to the tune of

idiom

1

: using the tune of (a particular song)

Amusing lyrics were sung to the tune of "New York, New York."

2

informal

—used to emphasize that the amount or extent of something (such as money) is considerable

A telecommunications company funded the event to the tune of several million dollars.

He put his email address on the scoreboard, urging fans to give him their input (to the tune of 400 messages a day, all answered personally).

—Richard Hoffer

Examples of to the tune of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In mid-November, the company readjusted them downward again, and said its sales in 2026 are likely to be impacted by a probable adverse economic and geopolitical environment, and a negative euro-dollar exchange rate to the tune of around 20 million euros, among other factors. —Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026

The half dozen suits filed in Texas and New York allege fraud to the tune of $100 million, affecting possibly hundreds of victims. —Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026

The 49ers exposed them to a national audience last week, and while the Lions scored only 19 points Sunday, Goff had little issue connecting with receivers to the tune of 331 yards. —The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026

The jewelry company took out an ad in The New York Times in 1972 listing the sparkler for sale for 24 hours only, to the tune of $5 million. —Elle Meier, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for to the tune of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove