music to one's ears

music to (one's) ears

Something that is pleasing to hear, such as good news. When Michelle heard that her son and daughter-in-law were going to have a baby, it was music to her ears.
See also: ear, music
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

music to one's ears

Very pleasing information, excellent news, as in So they're getting married? That's music to my ears.
See also: ear, music
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • music to (one's) ears
  • music to ears
  • music to your ears
  • on (one's) good side
  • on the good side of
  • on the good side of (someone)
  • snatcher
  • snatchers
  • baby-snatcher
  • on (one's) right side
References in periodicals archive
MUSIC TO ONE'S EARS: A Derby monkey orchestra that sold in Bonhams for pounds 2,160
Hearing the words "thank you for a job well done" is music to one's ears.