
Music to your ears
Positive Reactions
Used when someone hears news they are pleased with, suggesting a feeling of joy or relief.
Getting the job offer was music to her ears.
Figurative Use
The phrase is not about actual music but a metaphor for any pleasant or welcome sounds.
The sizzling sound of frying bacon was music to his ears.
Emotional Impact
Emphasizes the emotional satisfaction one feels when hearing the spoken 'music'.
Her daughter's first words were music to her ears.