How do you feel when you listen to your favorite music? When you hear a song that you like what do you do? What is it about music that can change moods, people’s thinking, and outlook?
Music is powerful and we have many idioms that we use the word “music” in a figurative way. When we use this phrases, we are saying we like what we hear. The origins of this phrase date back to the 16th century and Shakespeare used it on several occasions, notably in Richard III Act 4, Scene 2.
Meaning:
We use this idiom when we describe something or hear something we like, we find gratifying, or pleased about.
Example of “Music to my ears”:
- When Bill asked Rachel to marry him, it was like music to her ears.
- After they finished her boss thanked her and congratulated her on a job well done. It was like music to her ears.
Dialog:
Holly: Christina, can you come to my office.
Christina: Sure. What’s up?
Holly: Well as you know we have been looking at a few candidates for the new manger’s position.
Christina: Yes, I heard we are looking for a replacement for Bob’s position.
Holly: Exactly. I have been authorized by the CEO to offer you the position if you want it.
Christina: Really?! Wow, I am speechless, hearing this is just music to my ears!
Holly: Fantastic! It is also music to our ears to know you that you are interested in the position.
Christina: Definitely! I look forward to speaking with you and Phil more about the position.
Other words you can create: noun, verb, adjective, adverb, etc (ex: mug – mugger)
- pleasurable
- agreeable
- euphonic
- harmonious
- good news
Collocations:
When I heard that, it was like music to my ears.
Those words he said, were like music to my ears.
I couldn’t believe what I was hearing, it was like music to my ears.
I’m glad to hear that, it is music to my ears.
Related phrasal verbs:
Jump about
We use this phrasal verb to describe something we are excited or happy about.
- When I heard about the marriage, I jumped about!
Make happy
We us this to describe hearing news or experiencing happiness because of a happy event.
- When she told me about the promotion, it made me happy!
Look forward to
This is a popular phrasal verb to describe someone being happy about something that is going to happen or has happened.
- I go the job! I was so looking forward to hearing from them about my interview.
Knock out
To describe someone being very impressed by something or someone.
- When I heard my wife was pregnant, I was knocked out and so happy!
Make someone’s day
We use this phrasal verb similarly to make happy. When you make someone’s day, you do or say something that is the best part of their day.
- Hearing that we will get an extra day of, made my day!
Related idioms:
Pleasing to the ear
We use this to express joy about hearing something good.
Works for me
We us this idiom to express agreement or happiness about something or someone.
It suits me
We use this idiom to indicate that it is something that we like or believe is right for us.
It has a ring to it
We use this to express that we like something we have heard, usually good news.
On cloud nine
We use this idiom to describe a feeling of extreme happiness or bliss.
Synonyms (other ways to say):
Good news
Great news
Sounds great
Sounds good
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