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dance to another tune

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dance to another tune

 and 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. A stern talking-to will make her dance to a different tune.

See also: another, dance, tune

dance to another tune

Change one's manner, behavior, or attitude. For example, He'll be dancing to another tune when he finds out that the board means business. Also see change one's tune.

See also: another, dance, tune