song and dance
☆
- singing and dancing, esp. in vaudeville
- Informal talk, esp. an explanation, that is pointless, devious, or evasive
See song and dance in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun pl. song and dances or
songs and dances - A theatrical performance that combines singing and dancing.
- Slang
a. An excessively elaborate effort to explain or justify.
b. An elaborate story or explanation intended to deceive or mislead.
Learn more about song and dance