Sing a different tune

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verb phrase

To change one's opinion or attitude about something.

He was against the project at first, but he started to sing a different tune when he saw the potential profit.
Visual representation of "sing a different tune" - To change one's opinion or attitude about something.

Often appears as...

  • start to sing a different tune
  • suddenly sing a different tune

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Idiomatic

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Opinion Reversal

Used when someone completely changes their stance on a topic, often shockingly so.

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My brother used to dislike pop music, but he's singing a different tune after the concert.
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Critical to Positive

Often used when someone goes from criticizing to praising something.

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After seeing my grades, my parents are singing a different tune about my studying habits.
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Persuasive Influence

Highlights the impact of new evidence or persuasion on one's previous beliefs.

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Once I presented the data, they started to sing a different tune and supported the research.
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