Useful English Music Idioms, Sayings, and Phrases

Useful English Music Idioms, Sayings, and Phrases

Writer
Jade
Date
Apr 19, 2023
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Are you that someone who sings louder than the person holding the mic?😉 But after all that fun, the next day I usually lose my voice.😵 Let’s learn some idioms, sayings, and phrases related to music and singing!
 

🗣️ What Does “Sing at the Top of My Lungs!” Mean?

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If someone chooses your favorite song at the karaoke, can you manage to sit still?🙅‍♀️ Well, I can’t! I need to get up from my seat and sing along as loudly as I possibly can. Instead of saying “as loudly as possible”, you can use the idiom “at the top of [one’s] lungs”.
When I am stressed, sometimes, I want to sing at the top of my lungs!🫁
 

🙌 What Is a Singalong? If You’re Korean, It Runs in Your DNA

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Artists who’ve performed in Korea, usually say they were shocked after experiencing fan chants. In Korea, people will sing along not only at karaoke but also at concerts 😂 You might have seen the phrase singalong if you’ve been to the theater when famous movie musicals like <Aladdin> or <Bohemian Rhapsody> were screening. As you might have already guessed, “singalong” means to sing together as a group or crowd.
I miss camping trips! Our family would have singalongs on our way to the campsite🔥
 

❓A Phrase You Can Use Instead of Sore Throat

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If you sing too much at a karaoke or at a music festival, your voice might go away.😖 In that case, instead of saying “I have a sore throat”, try saying “My voice is shot” instead! Next time you feel like you’re losing your voice at a party with your friends, try teaching them this expression!😉 When I sing too much, the next day, my voice is shot!🎙️