sing a different tune (to) [exp]

english idiom to sing a different tune
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Meaning:

  • to make a big difference in someone’s opinion or behavior.

Examples:

  1. Since he went to a psychologist, he is singing a different tune.
  2. When she hangs out with her new friends, she sings a different tune.
  3. Going to the university can make you sing a different tune.
  4. After experiencing the hardships himself, he started singing a different tune about social reforms.
  5. She sang a different tune when she realized how much effort the project required.
  6. The critic sang a different tune after seeing the film’s overwhelming success.
  7. He was skeptical about online learning, but after attending a few classes, he started singing a different tune.
  8. She dismissed the importance of teamwork, but after the failed project, she’s now singing a different tune.
  9. They underestimated the competition, but after the recent loss, they’re singing a different tune about their rivals.
  10. The board members sang a different tune when the CEO presented a detailed financial report.
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