Sing a different tune
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.
Often appears as...
- start to sing a different tune
- suddenly sing a different tune
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To change your behavior or attitude completely, often to gain an advantage.
She used to be very critical of this policy, but now that she's in charge, she's singing a different tune.
Often appears as...
- start singing a different tune
- begin to sing a different tune
Usage tips
Idiomatic
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.
Often appears as...
- start to sing a different tune
- suddenly sing a different tune
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To change your behavior or attitude completely, often to gain an advantage.
She used to be very critical of this policy, but now that she's in charge, she's singing a different tune.
Often appears as...
- start singing a different tune
- begin to sing a different tune
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Opinion Reversal
Used when someone completely changes their stance on a topic, often shockingly so.
My brother used to dislike pop music, but he's singing a different tune after the concert.
Pro Tip 2/3Critical to Positive
Often used when someone goes from criticizing to praising something.
After seeing my grades, my parents are singing a different tune about my studying habits.
Pro Tip 3/3Persuasive Influence
Highlights the impact of new evidence or persuasion on one's previous beliefs.
Once I presented the data, they started to sing a different tune and supported the research.
Pro Tip 1/3Opinion Reversal
Used when someone completely changes their stance on a topic, often shockingly so.
My brother used to dislike pop music, but he's singing a different tune after the concert.
Pro Tip 2/3Critical to Positive
Often used when someone goes from criticizing to praising something.
After seeing my grades, my parents are singing a different tune about my studying habits.
Pro Tip 3/3Persuasive Influence
Highlights the impact of new evidence or persuasion on one's previous beliefs.
Once I presented the data, they started to sing a different tune and supported the research.
Pro Tip 1/3Opinion Reversal
Used when someone completely changes their stance on a topic, often shockingly so.
My brother used to dislike pop music, but he's singing a different tune after the concert.
Pro Tip 2/3Critical to Positive
Often used when someone goes from criticizing to praising something.
After seeing my grades, my parents are singing a different tune about my studying habits.
Pro Tip 3/3Persuasive Influence
Highlights the impact of new evidence or persuasion on one's previous beliefs.
Once I presented the data, they started to sing a different tune and supported the research.
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