Meanings
A display of unnecessary excitement or activity.
An excessively elaborate story or excuse used to justify something.
An excessively complex set of instructions.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see song, and, dance.
Example Sentences
1
He gave me a whole song and dance about why he couldn't finish the project.
2
She didn't want to do her chores, so she tried to give me a song and dance about being tired.
3
The politician went on a song and dance about his plans for economic reform.
4
I don't want to hear your song and dance, just give me a straight answer.
5
He always puts on a song and dance to avoid taking responsibility for his actions.
