Music Idioms in Context B2.7

"You've always said you didn't like foreign holidays, but now you want to go to Bali? Wow, you've changed your tune!" What does this idiom mean?

• To say something louder than before

• To give a different opinion from your original one

• To sing in a different way

• To forget your ideas

"Her story about working long, late shifts really struck a chord with the audience." What does this idiom mean?

• To play music emotionally

• To seem very relevant to people

• To make people angry

• To disagree with an idea

"I didn't prepare what I was going to say in the meeting-I just played it by ear." What does this idiom mean?

• To memorize a speech

• To listen to someone else's advice

• To take things as they come

• To guess what others will say

"I don't want to blow my own trumpet, but I was the top salesperson this month!" What does this idiom mean?

• To complain about success

• To exaggerate something small

• To shout about your achievements

• To show off with music

"He cheated in the exam, and now the teacher found out. He'll have to face the music." What does this idiom mean?

• To apologize by singing

• To accept the consequences

• To run away from problems

• To repeat the mistake

"He finally helped clean the kitchen, but he made a big song and dance about it." What does this idiom mean?

• To enjoy the task

• To do it in silence

• To dance and celebrate

• To make a fuss or complain loudly