sing a different tune

phrase

informal
: to change the way one talks about something : to have a different opinion about something
They say they're not worried about money, but once they see how much the new equipment will cost, they'll be singing a different tune.

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“Sing a different tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sing%20a%20different%20tune. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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