Drum something into somebody's head – make somebody remember sth by repeating it a lot of times Drum something up – to try hard to get support or business To drum sth on sth – to make a sound by hitting the surface again and again As fit as a fiddle (infl) – in very good physical condition Play second fiddle (to sth) – to be treated as less important than sb/sth; to have a less important position than sb/sth else Fiddle about/around sth – spend your time doing things that are not important Fiddle about/around with sth/ fiddle with sth – to keep touching sth or making small changes to sth because you are not satisfied wtih it Trumpet sth (as sth) to talk about sth publicly in a proud or enthusiastic way Blow your own trumpet (Br Eng) (Am=Blow your own horn) (infl) to praise your own abilities and achievements (SYN) BOAST Harp on (about sth)/ harp on sth – in a to keep talking about sth Boring or annoying way Play it by 'ear (infl) to decide how to deal with a situation as it develops rather than by having a plan to follow Music to sb's ears – News or information you are very pleased to hear Face the music - (informal) to accept and deal with criticism or punishment for sth you have done Chin Music (infl) – idle talk, conversation