sing the praises of
to commend (someone or something’s) attributes to others
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She always sings the praises of her grandmother's cooking.”
“After the successful project, the manager sang the praises of the whole team in front of the directors.”
“In his memoir, the diplomat sang the praises of the quiet civil servants whose patience had made the peace agreement possible.”
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damn with faint praise
To provide praise that is minimal or inconsequential, implying that such praise is the best that could be said.
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praise to the skies
To praise or laud (someone or something) excessively.
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praise with faint damns
To provide minimal critique, implying that the criticism is the worst that could be said of someone or something.
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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.
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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
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sing for one's supper
To work in exchange for some reward or recompense.
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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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sing off the same hymn sheet
Alternative form of sing from the same hymnbook.
Last updated August 10, 2026