idioms using “tune”

Tune out

To ignore

“Somehow, Ayako-san is able to tune out all of the street noise and focus on writing her novel.”

In tune to

To pay attention to

“Miyuki-san is a great supervisor because she is in tune to the needs of her staff members.”

Sing a different tune

To change one’s mind

“Ishii-san was adamantly opposed to marriage but has been singing a different tune since he met Sayako-san.”

Call the tune

To control the situation and make the decisions

“Ebara-san calls the tune around here, so get her approval before you start moving the desks around.”

Dance to someone’s tune

To be controlled by someone (negative connotation)

“Even though Ebata-san’s title is office manager, he dances to Sasamoto-san’s tune.”