Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

change one's tune

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.01 in modern English

Syllables: change one's -tune
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To reconsider; rethink; to reach a different conclusion.

verb

To change one's story.

Example Sentences

"They say my way of doing things is slower, but I think they'll change their tune as soon as they try it."
"The heaters, the S.R. now says, will "help tremendously" if there is severe snow and ice—a welcome change of tune from last winter, when the Region was countering criticism of its operation during the January freeze-up with a bland defence of existing precautions [...]."
"Labour frontbencher Louise Haigh (Shadow Transport Secretary for heaven's sake!) initially lambasted TOCs before the handful of specialist rail commentators fell on her tweets and she changed her tune, refocusing her fire on Government."
"The suspect changed his tune when he learned the police had the evidence."

Inflected Forms

changes one's tune (present, singular) changing one's tune (participle, present) changed one's tune (participle, past) changed one's tune (past)

Phrases

change of tune change someone's tune come around change one's mind change of heart

Frequently Paired Words

change of tune change someone's tune come around change one's mind change of heart

Questions

What does change one's tune mean?: To reconsider; rethink; to reach a different conclusion.

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