The name rang a bell but I couldn't remember where I had heard it before.
when something does (or doesn’t) sound familiar
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The team is behind 4-1, but it’s not over till the fat lady sings.
used for saying that it is still possible for a situation to change
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They sell televisions and radios and all that jazz.
used when speaking to mean "and other similar things"
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Religious conservatives have been beating the drum for higher alcohol taxes.
to speak enthusiastically about a belief or idea in order to persuade other people to support it too
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A former employee blew the whistle on corrupt practices within the company.
to tell someone in authority that someone is doing something dishonest or illegal
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Supermarkets buy meat at the lowest price and farmers have been forced to dance to their tune.
allow yourself to be controlled by another person
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They pulled out all the stops for their daughter's wedding.
to do everything you can to make something successful
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If she lied to me, then she'll just have to face the music.
to accept responsibility for something you have done
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Because the shop's closing down, most of the stock is going for a song.
very cheaply
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She may want to argue, but it takes two to tango and I won't stoop to her level.
said when you want to emphasize that both people involved in a difficult situation must accept the blame, or that an activity needs two people who are willing t
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The men who really need to hear the message don't come to the meetings, so I'm just preaching to the choir.
to try to persuade people who already agree with you
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Now that 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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When she said they would make a profit, it was music to Richard’s ears.
something you are pleased to hear about
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I know I sound like a broken record but I'll say it again—this is the most underrated comedy on TV.
to say the same thing many times
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He was against the idea to start with, but he soon changed his tune when he realized how much money he'd get.
to change your opinion completely, especially because you know it will bring you an advantage
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Their policy on childcare has struck a chord with women voters.
