music to my ears
/ˈmjuːzɪk tuː maɪ ɪərz/
Meaning
This expression is used to describe information or news that makes someone very happy or relieved to hear. It originates from the pleasant feeling of listening to beautiful music, but in daily conversation, it applies to any highly welcome news. It is usually spoken with a warm, relieved, or enthusiastic tone.
Examples
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Hearing that the concert isn't sold out yet was music to my ears.
Hearing that the concert isn't sold out yet was music to my ears.
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When the director said we could take a long break, it was music to my ears.
When the director said we could take a long break, it was music to my ears.
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Your feedback on my performance was absolute music to my ears.
Your feedback on my performance was absolute music to my ears.
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They are finally lowering the ticket prices? That is music to my ears!
They are finally lowering the ticket prices? That is music to my ears!
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To a tired actor, hearing the director yell 'Cut!' is music to their ears.
To a tired actor, hearing the director yell 'Cut!' is music to their ears.
Common Mistakes
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✗ Your news was a music to my ears.
✓ Your news was music to my ears.
Music is an uncountable noun here, so do not use the indefinite article 'a'.
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✗ It was music for my ears.
✓ It was music to my ears.
The correct preposition to use with this idiom is 'to', not 'for'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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When the boss said we all got a bonus, it was ___.
💡 It means the news made me very happy.
Show answer
music to my ears
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Hearing that they renewed our favorite TV show was ___.
💡 Think of a pleasant sound.
Show answer
music to my ears