Andy and Nick had a jam session last night and kept all the neighbours awake.
Playing improvised music in an informal setting.
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Now that hard cider is becoming popular in American bars, many companies are jumping on the bandwagon and releasing their own versions.
To follow a trend or craze.
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My brother’s eschewed the idea of a full-time career and has had every odd ball job you could think of, but then he’s always been happy marching to the beat of his own drum.
When someone does things the way they want to, without taking anybody else or anything else into consideration.
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News of the new president was music to my ears – she’s terrific.
Good to hear; welcome news.
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Just because Tom can play by ear doesn’t mean he’s a great song writer.
To play a piece of music without referencing sheet music or a recording.
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Of course the campaign didn’t go well. The boss sent me all second-stringers – not one single star from the sales staff.
A substitute player in a sport; a substitute for a job who is not the most talented person.
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The musician set my lyrics to music.
To write a piece of music to accompany a set of words.
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You may say you’re in love with your boyfriend, but you’ll be singing a different tune when you find out what he’s been up to.
Change your opinion.
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The woman in the portrait struck a chord with me, and I realized that it was my grandmother.
Used to describe something that is familiar to you, reminds you of something or is connected to you somehow.
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We didn’t know that her performance last night was the singer’s swan song.
A final act before dying or ending something. According to folklore, swans sing most beautifully just before they die.
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Can you believe Julia would be so tone-deaf as to talk about couples vacations on the day Carla’s divorce became final?
Not good at perceiving the impact of one’s words, insensitive.
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Sometimes you have to toot your own horn to get proper credit for your work.
Emphasize your own contributions.
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John thinks he can win the match, but he’s just whistling in the dark.
To be unrealistically confident or brave; to talk about something of which one has little knowledge.
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If you think you can get a ticket for under $200 at Christmastime, you’re whistling Dixie.
