Dance to (one's) tune In english explanation

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

author Mocha Phat calendar 2023-06-12 02:06

Meaning of Dance to (one's) tune

Variants:

dance to a tune

Dance to (one's) tune verb phrase

Used when you are forced to comply completely with someone else's views or wishes

If I don't dance to my little younger sister's tune, she will cry.

Today is Joe's birthday, so I have to dance to her tune.

Other phrases about:

buck the system

To break the rules or refuse to adhere to the regulations.

do (one's) bidding

Do something you are told or requested to do

go along to get along

To obey general expectations to gain acceptance and security

square john

A guy of integrity, respect, and adherence to the law.

Grammar and Usage of Dance to (one's) tune

Verb Forms

  • dances to (one's) tune
  • dancing to (one's) tune
  • danced to (one's) tune

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

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