song and dance noun
[singular] 1 : a performance that combines singing and dancing 2 US, informal + disapproving : a long story, explanation, or excuse that may not be true or directly related to what is being discussed — often + about ▪ When I asked him why the work wasn't finished, he gave me a long song and dance about some problem he's been having with his computer.
make a song and dance about (something)
Brit, informal 1 : to cause a lot of excitement about (something)
▪ The film is nothing to make a song and dance about. 2 : to complain about (something) in a way that is excessive or unnecessary
▪ He was making a big song and dance about the new regulations.
▪ The film is nothing to make a song and dance about.
▪ He was making a big song and dance about the new regulations.
