song and dance
The term "song and dance" can refer to both a theatrical performance and an idiomatic expression indicating unnecessary fuss or elaborate excuses.
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Definition
B2Theater
(general)A performance that includes both singing and dancing.
Example
- The musical featured an impressive song and dance number that captivated the audience.
C1Informal Speech
(US, idiom)A long, elaborate, or evasive explanation, often not entirely truthful.
Example
- He gave me some song and dance about why he was late.
C1Informal Speech
(UK, idiom)Making a big fuss or unnecessary commotion about something.
Example
- She made a big song and dance about the changes in the office.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "song and dance":
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