MUSIC IDIOMS

Mark wanted to quit his job, but after he was offered a higher salary, he changed his tune very quickly.

• boast

• deal with a difficult situation/accept the unpleasant consequences of your actions

• changed his mind

Charlotte hardly studied at all. She will have to face the music when the exam results are posted.

• adjustment

• deal with a difficult situation/accept the unpleasant consequences of your actions

• deal with a situation as it develops

We don't have a plan. We'll just have to play it by ear

• deal with a situation as it develops

• changed his mind

• boast

The news that France won the world cup was music to my ears.

• It is somewhere in my memory (but not very clear)

• adjustment

• very pleasant to hear

I can't remember his face, but his name rings a bell.

• It is somewhere in my memory (but not very clear)

• very pleasant to hear

• brag

We know you're a successful writer now. There's no need to toot your own horn all the time.

• boast

• deal with a situation as it develops

• changed his mind

This recipe definitely needs some fine tuning in order to make a delicious cake

• brag

• adjustment

• very pleasant to hear