music words

Jazz up

To improve, make more interesting or lively

“Keiko-san jazzes up dull window displays for a chain of trendy clothing shops.”

On the same sheet of music

When two or more people agree

“The team is expected to achieve their goals quickly since everyone is already on the same sheet of music.”

tuned into

To understand

“The author is popular with teenagers because she is tuned into their way of thinking.”

In harmony

In agreement

“The sales and marketing departments are in harmony about most of the new advertising strategy but still have to work out a few issues.”

Singing a different tune

Change one's mind

“Hori-san was excited about selling the new designer handbags at first but she was singing a different tune after customers started returning them to the store.”