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carry a tune
Idioms and Phrases
Accurately sing a melody, as in Dean loves to listen to music but he can't carry a tune . [Early 1800s]Example Sentences
Then, one of the music people asked me if I could carry a tune.
Musical talent evaded them their whole life — their stepdad once told them they couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket — and yet, they beat on like a boat against the current.
Although I had played the role of Winthrop in “The Music Man” I told George, “If you need me to sing, I’m not your guy because I can’t carry a tune.”
Because I can’t carry a tune in a lunch box.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of how well they can carry a tune.
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