a song and dance



a song and dance

  (American)
a long and complicated statement or story, especially one that is not true (usually + about ) She gave me some song and dance about her kids always being sick and not being able to get to the meetings.
See also: and, dance, song

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
LexiaLEKS-ee-ə, LEKS-yəEnglish
GaeGAYEnglish (Rare)
HalİM-Turkish
Ane (2)-Frisian
GunnvÖR-Ancient Scandinavian
CalKALEnglish