song and dance

noun

: a performance that combines singing and dancing

: a long story, explanation, or excuse that may not be true or directly related to what is being discussed

Full Definition of SONG AND DANCE

: a theatrical performance (as a vaudeville performance) combining singing and dancing

: a long and often familiar statement or explanation that is usually not true or pertinent

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1870

Synonyms: bafflegab, double-talk, gobbledygook (also gobbledegook), rigmarole (also rigamarole), gibberish

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