Music Idioms
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Meaning: The greatest person ever in a particular field or activity.
Example: Tom is often called the GOAT in football because of his many championships. Read more ➺
Meaning: Something small-time or insignificant.
Example: The investors dismissed the proposal as a rinky-dink idea that wasn't worth funding. Read more ➺
Meaning: Figurative sense: to move, act, or behave frantically and without coordination—like a panicked chicken.
Example: Everyone burst into laughter when Maya started doing the funky chicken at the wedding party. Read more ➺
Meaning: Hurry up or move quickly; to act with urgency.
Example: We're late for school, so shake a leg and grab your bag! (hurry up) Read more ➺
Meaning: Lead – to have the main or dominant role in a group or activity.
Example: As captain, she plays first fiddle in every game strategy. Read more ➺
Meaning: Final performance, act, or work before retirement, death, or the end of something.
Example: The veteran actor's final film turned out to be his swan song, winning him a posthumous award. Read more ➺
Meaning: And other things like that.
Example: We packed sandwiches, drinks, sunscreen, and all that jazz for the beach trip. Read more ➺
Meaning: to talk about the same subject over and over again, often in a tiresome way.
Example: He tends to harp on the same string when discussing his political views. Read more ➺
Meaning: explaining how awesome and cool a person is.
Example: You rocked the cast interview today. Read more ➺
the rose that grew from concrete
Meaning: a person who achieved greatness even though they came from a place not so great.
Example: Ken performed well despite his poor background, much like the rose that grew from concrete. Read more ➺
