IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishchange one's tune
Meaning: To change one's opinion or behavior, usually suddenly.
Example: “He hated the plan until he saw the budget; then he changed his tune.”
Origin: Like a musician switching to a different melody. The phrase is recorded from the 16th century.
Equivalents in other languages
Croatian: Okrenuti ploču Literally: To turn the record over
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