change one's tune

verb

Definitions

  1. To reconsider

    To reconsider; rethink; to reach a different conclusion.

    • They say my way of doing things is slower, but I think they'll change their tune as soon as they try it.
    • 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.
  2. To change one's story.

    • The suspect changed his tune when he learned the police had the evidence.

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