Meaning of change one's tune | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To reconsider; rethink; to reach a different conclusion.
   idiomatic
2. To change one's story.
   idiomatic

Examples

“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.”

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