song and dance noun
Learner's definition of SONG AND DANCE
[singular]
1
: a performance that combines singing and dancing歌舞表演
2
US, informal + disapproving : a long story, explanation, or excuse that may not be true or directly related to what is being discussed不着边际的解释;冗长的托词 —
often + about
make a song and dance about (something)
British, informal 1
: to cause a lot of excitement about (something)引起轰动 2
: to complain about (something) in a way that is excessive or unnecessary小题大做;大惊小怪