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sing small

idiom

To assume a humble tone.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    big fish in a small pond

    One who has achieved a high rank or is highly esteemed, but only in a small, relatively unimportant, or little known location or organization.

  2. 02

    in no small measure

    To a very great extent.

  3. 03

    in no small part

    Synonym of in no small measure.

  4. 04

    one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind

    (used imitatively) A cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone.

  5. 05

    sing a different tune

    To hold a different opinion or appreciation (about something); to possess a new, changed, or regenerated mindset, usually for the better.

  6. 06

    sing along

    To sing some music while someone else is singing or playing the same piece of music or while it is being broadcast or performed

  7. 07

    sing for one's supper

    To work in exchange for some reward or recompense.

  8. 08

    sing from the same hymnbook

    To make the same or similar statements, especially to express the same opinions in public as a result of a prior agreement.

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