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Related to sung: Sung dynasty
sing
slang To provide incriminating information or evidence against someone or some group. Make sure that rat is at the bottom of the Hudson before he gets the chance to sing. Don't worry—he'll give us what we want. Just give us a bit of time and we'll have him singing like a canary.
sing (someone's or something's) praises
To speak very highly of something or someone; to enthusiastically endorse someone or something; to extol the virtues, benefits, or good qualities of someone or something. Our manager has been singing the new developers' praises. I hope they're up to the job! Jeff sang his phone's praises right up until it froze on him all of a sudden last night.
See also: praise, sing
sing a different song
To change one's opinion, behavior, or attitude, especially suddenly or abruptly. He never used to support that political candidate, but he's singing a different song all of a sudden. I used to be very cynical about the world, but ever since surviving that car wreck, I've been singing a different song! They'll be singing a different song after they see what we've come up with.
See also: different, sing, song
sing a different tune
To change one's opinion, behavior, or attitude, especially suddenly or abruptly. He never used to support that political candidate, but he's singing a different tune all of a sudden. I used to be very cynical about the world, but ever since surviving that car wreck, I've been singing a different tune! They'll be singing a different tune after they see what we've come up with.
See also: different, sing, tune
sing along
To sing the same words or music of a song at the same time as it is being sung, performed, or played. He encouraged the audience to sing along, but only a few people participated. Our toddler always likes to sing along with us whenever we start belting out some Disney tune or another. I think it's cute the way he sings along to the radio in the car.
See also: sing
sing down
1. To sing at a lower vocal register. You should really sing down to bring more power and volume to your voice.
2. To sing a note, song, or portion of a song at a lower register or octave. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "sing" and "down." Try singing the note down a half step. I think it will sound more vibrant. She took the pop song and sang down the whole thing in a dark, broody new style.
See also: down, sing
sing from the same hymn sheet
To have the same understanding of something as someone else; to say the same things about something as other people, especially in public. Primarily heard in UK. I think we should have a meeting with everyone who's involved in the project. That way, we'll all be singing from the same hymn sheet before we begin. Make sure everyone from the campaign is singing from the same hymn sheet before we release any kind of statement to the press.
See also: hymn, same, sheet, sing
sing from the same hymnbook
To have the same understanding of something as someone else; to say the same things about something as other people, especially in public. Primarily heard in UK. I think we should have a meeting with everyone who's involved in the project. That way, we'll all be singing from the same hymnbook before we begin. Make sure everyone from the campaign is singing from the same hymnbook before we release any kind of statement to the press.
See also: hymnbook, same, sing
sing from the same song sheet
To have the same understanding of something as someone else; to say the same things about something as other people, especially in public. Primarily heard in UK. I think we should have a meeting with everyone who's involved in the project. That way, we'll all be singing from the same song sheet before we begin. Make sure everyone from the campaign is singing from the same song sheet before we release any kind of statement to the press.
See also: same, sheet, sing, song
sing from the same songbook
To have the same understanding of something as someone else; to say the same things about something as other people, especially in public. Primarily heard in UK. I think we should have a meeting with everyone who's involved in the project. That way, we'll all be singing from the same songbook before we begin. Make sure everyone from the campaign is singing from the same songbook before we release any kind of statement to the press.
See also: same, sing, songbook
sing like a birdie
To inform (against someone) to the police or other authority about their criminal or illicit behavior. I heard Joey Malone has been singing like a birdie in the hopes of getting his sentence reduced. Let's make sure he's sleeping with the fishes before he gets to trial!
See also: birdie, like, sing
sing like a canary
To inform against someone to the police or other authority about their criminal or illicit behavior. I heard Joey Malone has been singing like a canary in the hopes of getting his sentence reduced. Let's make sure he's sleeping with the fishes before he gets the chance!
See also: canary, like, sing
sing of (someone or something)
To tell a story about something or give praise to someone, especially in verse. The poet sings of an epic battle waged centuries ago. The nation still sings of its hero to this very day.
See also: of, sing
sing off the same hymn sheet
To have the same understanding of something as someone else; to say the same things about something as other people, especially in public. Primarily heard in UK. I think we should have a meeting with everyone who's involved in the project. That way, we'll all be singing off the same hymn sheet before we begin. Make sure everyone on the campaign is singing off the same hymn sheet before we release any kind of statement to the press.
See also: hymn, off, same, sheet, sing
sing off the same hymnbook
To have the same understanding of something as someone else; to say the same things about something as other people, especially in public. Primarily heard in UK. I think we should have a meeting with everyone who's involved in the project. That way, we'll all be singing off the same hymnbook before we begin. Make sure everyone on the campaign is singing off the same hymnbook before we release any kind of statement to the press.
See also: hymnbook, off, same, sing
sing off the same song sheet
To have the same understanding of something as someone else; to say the same things about something as other people, especially in public. Primarily heard in UK. I think we should have a meeting with everyone who's involved in the project. That way, we'll all be singing off the same song sheet before we begin. Make sure everyone on the campaign is singing off the same song sheet before we release any kind of statement to the press.
See also: off, same, sheet, sing, song
sing off the same songbook
To have the same understanding of something as someone else; to say the same things about something as other people, especially in public. Primarily heard in UK. I think we should have a meeting with everyone who's involved in the project. That way, we'll all be singing off the same songbook before we begin. Make sure everyone on the campaign is singing off the same songbook before we release any kind of statement to the press.
See also: off, same, sing, songbook
sing out
1. To sing in a loud, clear voice. The street performer sang out from the sidewalk so the entire pedestrian mall could hear him. We had to sing out to be heard over the construction noises outside the building.
2. To say or announce something very loudly, clearly, and vigorously. She sang out my name from across the station. She started singing out for help when her foot got stuck in the tracks.
See also: out, sing
sing the same tune
To have the same understanding of something as someone else; to say the same things about something as other people, especially in public. I think we should have a meeting with everyone who's involved in the project. That way we can all be singing the same tune before we begin. Make sure everyone the campaign is singing the same tune before we release any kind of statement to the press.
See also: same, sing, tune
sing to (one)
To address one while singing a song; to direct a song to one. I always sing to my daughter when I'm putting her to bed. The singer has an uncanny way of making you feel like she is singing directly to you when she performs.
See also: sing
sing up
1. To sing at a higher vocal register. You should really sing up to bring more clarity to your voice.
2. To sing a note, song, or portion of a song at a higher register or octave. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "sing" and "up." Try singing the note up a half step. I think it will sound cleaner. She took the broody ballad and sang up the entire song in a refreshing new style.
3. To sing with more volume. When the microphone suddenly stopped working, we all had to sing up.
See also: sing, up
sing up a storm
To sing enthusiastically and often, typically during a certain period of time. Even since Jill found out that she'll be the lead in the musical, she's been singing up a storm around the house.
See also: sing, storm, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
sing a different tune
and sing another tuneFig. to change one's manner, usually from bad to good. (Almost the same as dance to another tune.) When she learned that I was a bank director, she began to sing a different tune. You will sing another tune as soon as you find out how right I am!
See also: different, sing, tune
sing along (with someone or something)
to sing with someone or with the accompaniment of some instrument(s). Harry played all the old songs and everybody sang along. Let's sing along with Mary. She knows some good songs.
See also: sing
sing out
to sing louder. sing out, please. This is a very large hall. The sopranos will have to sing out more.
See also: out, sing
sing something out
to sing or announce something loudly. The teacher sang the names out loud and clear. she sang out "The Star-Spangled Banner" in a loud voice.
See also: out, sing
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
sing a different tune
Also, sing another tune. See change one's tune.
See also: different, sing, tune
sing out
Call out loudly, shout, as in One of them fell in the stream and sang out for help. [Early 1800s]
See also: out, sing
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
sing a different tune
orsing a different song
1. If someone sings a different tune or sings a different song, they express an opinion which is the opposite of the opinion that they expressed a short time ago. Only a week ago, Peters was insisting that the minister resign yet suddenly, for no apparent reason, he is singing a different tune. Note: You can also say that someone sings the same tune or sings the same song, meaning that they continue to express the same opinion. The president basically sent the signal that he's going to keep singing the same tune he's been singing.
2. If people sing a different tune or sing a different song, they express different opinions about the same subject. The problem of homelessness is very serious and it doesn't help that two Government departments are singing different songs. Note: You can also say that people sing the same tune or sing the same song, to mean that they express the same opinion about something. The party were at last united, all singing the same tune.
See also: different, sing, tune
sing from the same hymn sheet
orsing from the same song sheet
BRITISHIf two or more people sing from the same hymn sheet or sing from the same song sheet, they express the same opinions about a subject in public. The important thing is to bring together the departments so that we're all singing from the same hymn sheet. As she and her husband deal with the latest scandal, they can at least be relied on to sing from the same song sheet.
See also: hymn, same, sheet, sing
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
sing a different tune (or song)
change your opinion about or attitude towards someone or something.See also: different, sing, tune
sing from the same hymn (or song) sheet
present a united front in public by not disagreeing with one another. British informal 2000 South China Morning Post We're all singing from the same hymn sheet and there is a real will to clean up the game, though it may take a life ban to restore cricket's credibility.
See also: hymn, same, sheet, sing
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
sing along
v.
To sing in unison with a song or singer that one is listening to: The performer urged the audience to sing along. I turned up the radio and sang along to the song.
See also: sing
sing out
v.
1. To sing loudly and clearly: The choir sang out from the choir loft.
2. To say something loudly or in a lively manner: The announcer sang out the name of the winner. The shopkeeper sang a greeting out as we went by.
See also: out, sing
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
sing
in. to inform (on someone). (Underworld.) Rocko knew the stoolie would sing. He had to do something to stop her.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- sing
- have the goods on (someone)
- have the goods on someone
- get the goods on
- get the goods on (someone)
- get the goods on someone
- get (something) on (someone)
- get on
- get something on someone
- the goods on (someone or something)