DANCE TO ANOTHER TUNE
dance to another tune: translation
dance to another tune & dance to a different tune
Fig. to shift quickly to different behavior; to change one's behavior or attitude. •
After being yelled at, Ann danced to another tune.
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A stern talking-to will make her dance to a different tune.
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{v. phr.} To talk or act differently, usually better because things have changed; be more polite or obedient because you are forced to do it. * /Johnny refused to do his homework but punishment made him dance to another tune./ Compare: CHANGE ONE'S TUNE, SING A DIFFERENT TUNE.