MUSIC, SPORTS

be/sound like a broken record (B2)

say the same thing many times

music to your ears (C1)

news that you are very pleased to hear

play second fiddle (C1)

play a minor role in relation to sb else

and all that jazz (C2)

and other similar things

bang/beat the drum (C2)

voice one's support for something

be on the horns of a dilemma (C2)

having to decide between two things

bells and whistles (C2)

attractive additional features or trimmings

blow your own trumpet (C2)

talk a lot about your own achievements

ring a bell (C2)

sound familiar

strike a chord (C2)

cause sb to feel sympathy or enthusiasm

be out of your league (B2)

be too good or too expensive for you

on the ball (C1)

alert to new ideas and trends

a front-runner (C2)

a contestant who runs best when in the lead

a level playing field (C2)

a state of equality, an equal opportunity

go overboard (C2)

do or say more than you need to

have/gain the upper hand (C2)

gain control over someone or something

jump the gun (C2)

act before the proper or appropriate time

move/shift the goalposts (C2)

change the rules in a way that is not fair