to the tune of

phrase

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

After Mekhi Nelson, Isaiah Mozee and Jamal Rule totaled 329 yards and five scores on 35 touches in the opener, the three-back system flourished against Bowling Green to the tune of 239 yards and two touchdowns on 27 touches. — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

As the models returned for the finale, they were joined by a string of voguing dancers in all-black ensembles, to the tune of joyous disco music. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

The first season set a high bar for guest stars, with Julia Fox playing herself, but the sequel season ups the ante with Raven-Symoné entering as Anton’s sister Talia, to the tune of her own personal laugh track. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Athletics took on some debt to the tune of about $115 million. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for to the tune of

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