carry a tune
carry a tune
To sing well; to have musical talent. Wow, that young girl can really carry a tune. I didn't expect her voice to be so powerful! Would you get up on stage already? I know you can carry a tune! I think it's lovely that George wants to be in his church choir, but that boy can't carry a tune!
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carry a tune
Accurately sing a melody, as in Dean loves to listen to music but he can't carry a tune. [Early 1800s]
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