English / idiom
Give Someone a Song and Dance
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To give a long, elaborate, and often dishonest excuse or explanation
In context
01
When asked about his fabricated resume details, the candidate gave the interviewers a complicated song and dance.
02
Recruiters prefer straightforward honesty over candidates who give them a song and dance about missed deadlines.
Synonyms
Make excuses,spin a yarn,fabricate a story
Antonyms
Speak plainly,give a straight answer,tell the honest truth
Collocations
Give a whole song and dance,give a long song and dance,tired of the song and dance