change one's tune

Definitions

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

Equivalents

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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