- march to a different drummer to be
- mentally illAnd out of step:Money talks; even when it is being spent by someone who marches to a different drummer. (Simpson, 1998)
How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
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march to a different drummer — march to (the beat of) a different drummer informal consciously adopt a different approach or attitude from the majority of people; be unconventional … Useful english dictionary
march to a different drummer — mainly American, British to behave in a different way or to believe in different things from the people around you. While most of the country supported military action, Santini was marching to a different drummer … New idioms dictionary
different drummer — see ↑drummer • • • Main Entry: ↑different different drummer US used in phrases like march to the beat of a different drummer to describe a person who thinks, lives, or behaves in an unusual way His strange behavior was no surprise–he had always… … Useful english dictionary
march to (the beat of) a different drummer — march to (the beat of) a different ˈdrummer/ˈdrum idiom to behave in a different way from other people; to have different attitudes or ideas • She was a gifted and original artist who marched to a different drummer. Main entry: ↑marchidiom … Useful english dictionary
drummer — /drum euhr/, n. 1. a person who plays a drum. 2. a commercial traveler or traveling sales representative. 3. march to a different drummer, to be motivated by a different set of values than the average person. [1565 75; DRUM1 + ER1] * * * … Universalium
drummer — noun Date: 1580 1. one that plays a drum sometimes used figuratively in phrases denoting unconventional thought or action < march to a different drummer > 2. traveling salesman … New Collegiate Dictionary
march to (the beat of) a different drum — march to (the beat of) a different ˈdrummer/ˈdrum idiom to behave in a different way from other people; to have different attitudes or ideas • She was a gifted and original artist who marched to a different drummer. Main entry: ↑marchidiom … Useful english dictionary
Augie March — This article is about the Australian rock band. For the book by Saul Bellow, see The Adventures of Augie March. Augie March … Wikipedia
Alan White (Oasis drummer) — Infobox Musical artist Img:/Users/adamj/Downloads/Alan White 9.jpg|Img size = 250 Img capt = White drumming for Oasis at Wembley Stadium on their live film Familiar to Millions Name = Alan White Background = non vocal instrumentalist Birth name … Wikipedia
Another Music in a Different Kitchen — Infobox Album | Name = Another Music in a Different Kitchen Type = Studio Album Artist = Buzzcocks Released = 10 March 1978 Recorded = December 1977 January 1978, Olympic Studios Genre = Punk rock Length = 44:24 (CD) Label = United Artists… … Wikipedia
