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
ElsaEL-sə (English), EL-zah (German), EL-sah (Finnish)English, German, Swedish, Icelandic, Finnish, Italian
Dechen-Tibetan, Bhutanese
Larissalə-RIS-ə (English)English, Portuguese (Brazilian), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Titrit-Northern African, Berber
Huguette-French
Benedek-Hungarian