carry a tune



carry a tune

to be able to sing accurately For such a complicated song they should at least find someone who can carry a tune.
See also: carry, tune

carry a tune

Accurately sing a melody, as in Dean loves to listen to music but he can't carry a tune. [Early 1800s]
See also: carry, tune

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
StarlaSTAHR-ləEnglish
Egil-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Patience['peiʃəns]
Yevgenyyev-GYE-nee, eev-GYE-neeRussian
Shifra-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Yaniv-Hebrew