Müzikli deyimler - Music idioms

10/12/2010 15:18:41

ya da the beat of a different drummer ; march to a different tune ; march to a different drum

= diğerlerinden farklı olmak, kendi tarzında yapmak

This designer marches to the beat of a different drum, her works are verydistinctive.

While most of the country supported military action, Santini was marching to a different drummer.

= bir şeyi ya da birini hatırlatmak, ışık yakmak, tanıdık gelmek

Does the name 'Fitzpatrick' ring a bell?

Your name doesn't ring a bell with me, can you please introduce yourself?

= çok sağlıklı, turp gibi

My grandfather is 81 now, and he's as fit as a fiddle. He still walks everyday.

Yes I had an accident last month but now I'm as fit as a fiddle. Don't worry.

= çok ucuza, yok pahasına

I bought the sofa for a song.

The cars are going for a song lately, car prices are down.

= tavrını değiştirmek, ağız değiştirmek (genellikle fayda sağlamak için)

He didn't want to get into this business but he changed his tune soon after he heard about the money.

The question is, will the president change his tune on taxes?