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all-singing, all-dancing all-singing, all-dancingVery technologically advanced. Have you seen the latest all-singing, all-dancing cell phone model? Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. all-singing, all-dancing mainly BRITISHIf you describe something as all-singing, all-dancing, you mean that it is very modern and advanced, with a lot of additional features. He showed us their new all-singing, all-dancing website. The previous venue has now been replaced by a lavish all-singing, all-dancing stadium, due to open in April. Note: This expression is often used humorously to show that you think the features are not necessary. Note: The phrase originally appeared on a poster advertising the first ever Hollywood musical film Broadway Melody (1929), described as `all talking, all singing, all dancing'. Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. all-singing, all-dancing with every possible attribute; able to perform any necessary function. British informal This phrase is used particularly in the area of computer technology, but it was originally used to describe show-business acts. Ultimately, it may come from a series of 1929 posters which advertised the addition of sound to motion pictures. The first Hollywood musical, MGM's Broadway Melody, was promoted with the slogan All Talking All Singing All Dancing. 1991 Computing Each of the major independents launched an all-singing all-dancing graphics-oriented version last year. Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary ˌall ˈsinging, ˌall ˈdancing (British English, informal) (of a machine or system) having a lot of advanced technical features and therefore able to perform many different functions: With these extras your PC will become the all singing, all dancing box the salesman claimed it would be.See also: all, dance Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also:- all singing, all dancing
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References in periodicals archive All you have to do then is wait a couple of moments until you're transformed into an all-singing, all-dancing pointy-eared little person. WEB LIFE An all-singing, all-dancing Michael is going back to his gangster roots, though, for his role in Kiss Me Kate, at the Wales Millennium Centre from April 4. HAVING A BARD DAY He is, after all, the man behind the all-singing, all-dancing, West Side Story--themed Gap TV spots that made their debut on Oscar night and have become almost as ubiquitous as Britney Spears's bare midriff. Bridging the dance GAP An all-singing, all-dancing, fast and frenetic story whisks us to the kingdom of Agrabah where street urchin Aladdin scratches a living with his faithful pals and dreams of making his late mother proud. Musical; Aladdin Prince Edward Theatre London Edwards has full focus on Aussies test SHAUN Edwards has swerved talk about his Wales contract situation and says he is far too occupied with plotting a way to stop an all-singing, all-dancing Australia team in this afternoon's Rugby World Cup Pool A decider. Edwards has full focus on Aussies test 1 Musical Theatre show, Back To Broadway is the all-singing, all-dancing, theatrical sensation that invites you to take a breathtaking journey through the magical world of musicals! It's Back To Broadway It's an all-singing, all-dancing weekender of gigs, music workshops and lectures aimed at getting hopefuls an insider's view into the music industry. REDBULL WINGS IT WITH MUSIC WEEKENDER; GIG NEWS & LISTINGS By BRENDAN MCKEOWN & MARK WHYTE Producers are promising an all-singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and muddy puddles in a story in which, ironically given the current weather situation, the nursery roof is leaking and Peppa and her friends need to fix it, quickly. Catherine Jones recommends ... ARTS with Catherine Jones Follow Catherine Jones''s blog online at www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/culturechat Call 01792 475715 3 The Little Big Club Pre-school favourites, including Thomas the Tank Engine, Bob The Builder, Fireman Sam, Barney the Dinosaur, Angelina Ballerina and Pingu team up for this all-singing, all-dancing stage show. familytime picks for kids Huddersfield Amateur Operatic Society's production of the all-singing, all-dancing hit show, Fame opens at the LBT on Tuesday with performances running every evening until Saturday. Let's hear it for all the kids from Fame! Musical The former Spice Girl will present Five's 'Don't Stop Believin',' which aims to find Britain's best all-singing, all-dancing musical act. Emma Bunton admits she has barely watched 'Glee' Its millions of viewers had seen the human face of the civil service when the cameras visited Longbenton and filmed staff in the central pensions branch in an all-singing, all-dancing epic version of When I'm 64. That's Life for civil service singers The all-singing, all-dancing show will feature the fab four - Milo, Bella, Jake, Fixx - and Doodles the dog, and will take to the stage in Newcastle on July 27-29. IT'S AN ICE DAY OUT FOR THE TWEENIES Justin Lee Collins returns for another of his nostalgia specials as he attempts to track down and reunite the all-singing, all-dancing cast of the 80s movie phenomenon. Cult stars revisited; Best of this week BRING BACK... FAME TONIGHT, C4, 9pm Television producer Nia Ceidiog created The Baaas, a pre-school live action series about an extended family of all-singing, all-dancing multi-racial sheep. WALES: Singing sheep in Arabic link-up |