Hearing that the project is finished is music to my ears.
music to someone's ears
idiomA spoken expression or a sound which is pleasing; specifically, some good news, or welcome information or remarks.
Origin
disputed originFrom music (“any interesting or pleasing sounds”).
When the boss announced that we would all get a bonus this year, it was music to everyone's ears.
After months of uncertainty regarding the company's future, the CEO's promise of job security was truly music to the employees' ears.
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all ears
Listening intently; fully focused.
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all eyes and ears
Very attentive.
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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are your ears burning
Asked of somebody who was not present but was the topic of discussion.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
Last updated July 12, 2026