Change (one's) tune In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "change (one's) tune", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-01-04 04:01

Meaning of Change (one's) tune

Change (one's) tune disapproving verb phrase informal common

Used to say that someone changes one's attitude, opinion, manner, or stance on something, typically in a way that is more positive or agreeable.

The waiter immediately changed his tune after I gave him a tip.

I'm sure once I give up smoking, she'll change her tune.

After having opposed their marriage, their parents suddenly changed their tune.

Other phrases about:

to leave well enough alone

Try to avoid to change something because doing something else could make things worse

one cannot love and be wise

people often do irrational or foolish things when they are in love.

Keep Your Nose Clean

To stay out of trouble or avoid doing something wrong

Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely

As a person's power increases, his or her sense of morality lessens.

Grammar and Usage of Change (one's) tune

Verb Forms

  • to change (one's) tune
  • changes (one's) tune
  • changed (one's) tune
  • changing (one's) tune

The verb "change" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Change (one's) tune

It has been suggested that a version of this term "sing another song" derives from around 1300 and references to traveling minstrels who modified the wording of their songs to satisfy their present audience. By 1600, the first locution was in use.

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