Idiom – Music to my ears

• Idiom – Music to my ears
• Meaning – Very pleasing information or news. If something is music to your ears you are very happy to hear it!

Other expressions featuring ears:

• All ears – To listen intently.
• Bend your ear – To talk a lot to someone, usually about a problem.
• Ears are burning – This expression is used when somebody has been talking about you. “Were your ears burning last night? We were gossiping about your latest relationship!“
• Have your ear to the ground – To listen out for something, to be well-informed.
• In one ear and out the other
• Lend an ear – To listen to someone, usually about a problem.
• Nothing between the ears – To be stupid or gormless.
• Play it by ear
• The walls have ears – A warning that somebody may be listening to what you say.
• Up to my ears in something – To be very busy doing something.

Have you heard any others?

Usage:

When could you use this idiom?

• Your friend is getting married.
• A teacher tells you that you’ve passed an important exam.
• Your boss informs you that you have a big promotion.
• Somebody gives you some awesome news!

Example:

• “I’ve got the job? That’s music to my ears!”

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