change tack

To employ a different method or approach in addressing a particular situation. They have not been receptive to our offers thus far, so we need to change tack. If diplomacy doesn't resolve this conflict, we will need to change tack and try a more aggressive approach.

See also: change, tack

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

See also:

employ (someone) for (something)
employ for
employ
employ (someone) as (something)
employ as
employ (someone) in (something)
employ in
take kindly to
take kindly to (something)
the oldest trick in the book

References in periodicals archive

There were some positives to take from the match, however, along with Lavery's well-taken brace, we saw our first real example of Clarke's much-mentioned desire to change tack when things aren't working as he made a triple change shortly after Crawley bagged their second goal of the contest.

Some old habits need addressing; With Bescot Banter

All councillors need to change tack and oppose population increase for the good of the young.

Over population is the real problem

Top medics from the British HIV Association have now joined the call for the Home Office to change tack and pilot such a scheme in Glasgow.

Change course; RECORD VIEW

They insist on doing what they do daily but its time they change tack and work with border communities," Dahir said.

Work with border communities to win war on terror - MP Dahir

But if even death doesn't make ministers change tack, it is tough to know when that turning point will actually be.

How many more must die before the cuts end? WILLIAMS ON SUNDAY JENNIFER WILLIAMS THE M.E.N.'S AWARD-WINNING POLITICAL AND INVESTIGATIONS EDITOR

However, others believe the Italian is still within the county, but urged the security team to change tack for a successful operation.

Elders say abducted Italian volunteer not in Tana River

Elsewhere, Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI director-general, urged Brexit negotiators on both sides to change tack. She said: "The events of the last 24 hours have made one thing abundantly clear - negotiators on both sides must change tack.

MPs of all sides unite in attack on PM strategy

Even the Archbishop of York, wise old Dr John Sentamu, thinks the politicians in Westminster must listen and change tack.

UNLIKELY HOTSPOTS

"We want to impress on Pyongyang that isolation is inevitable if they don't change tack," he added.

Italy says to expel North Korea envoy over nuclear, missile tests

IT can be argued that a sign of strong leadership is the willingness to listen and change tack when the prevailing wind so dictates.

A short term tenant

But low prices also hurt Opec states, encouraging them to change tack and limit output.

India moving beyond oil

Cork City v Wexford Youths, 7.45pm BY MICHAEL SCULLY JOHN CAULFIELD knows Wexford Youths must change tack in Turner's Cross tonight - and that should present chances for his own Cork City side.

John the front foot

If the doctors go out and put their case to voters convincingly, even this Government will change tack. Strikes and demonstrations draw attention to a grievance but the way to be successful is to go out and win hearts and minds.

Pressure could help change tack

A smaller part thought I should change tack and do a programme about farming" Jeremy Clarkson recalls his feelings after being ousted from Top Gear "We always take great pride in our modesty" Downton Abbey star Jim Carter, who plays Carson the butler "Why don't we plan the rest of our lives?

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词组	change tack
释义	change tack change tack To employ a different method or approach in addressing a particular situation. They have not been receptive to our offers thus far, so we need to change tack. If diplomacy doesn't resolve this conflict, we will need to change tack and try a more aggressive approach. See also: change, tack Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: employ (someone) for (something) employ for employ employ (someone) as (something) employ as employ (someone) in (something) employ in take kindly to take kindly to (something) the oldest trick in the book References in periodicals archive There were some positives to take from the match, however, along with Lavery's well-taken brace, we saw our first real example of Clarke's much-mentioned desire to change tack when things aren't working as he made a triple change shortly after Crawley bagged their second goal of the contest. Some old habits need addressing; With Bescot Banter All councillors need to change tack and oppose population increase for the good of the young. Over population is the real problem Top medics from the British HIV Association have now joined the call for the Home Office to change tack and pilot such a scheme in Glasgow. Change course; RECORD VIEW They insist on doing what they do daily but its time they change tack and work with border communities," Dahir said. Work with border communities to win war on terror - MP Dahir But if even death doesn't make ministers change tack, it is tough to know when that turning point will actually be. How many more must die before the cuts end? WILLIAMS ON SUNDAY JENNIFER WILLIAMS THE M.E.N.'S AWARD-WINNING POLITICAL AND INVESTIGATIONS EDITOR However, others believe the Italian is still within the county, but urged the security team to change tack for a successful operation. Elders say abducted Italian volunteer not in Tana River Elsewhere, Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI director-general, urged Brexit negotiators on both sides to change tack. She said: "The events of the last 24 hours have made one thing abundantly clear - negotiators on both sides must change tack. MPs of all sides unite in attack on PM strategy Even the Archbishop of York, wise old Dr John Sentamu, thinks the politicians in Westminster must listen and change tack. UNLIKELY HOTSPOTS "We want to impress on Pyongyang that isolation is inevitable if they don't change tack," he added. Italy says to expel North Korea envoy over nuclear, missile tests IT can be argued that a sign of strong leadership is the willingness to listen and change tack when the prevailing wind so dictates. A short term tenant But low prices also hurt Opec states, encouraging them to change tack and limit output. India moving beyond oil Cork City v Wexford Youths, 7.45pm BY MICHAEL SCULLY JOHN CAULFIELD knows Wexford Youths must change tack in Turner's Cross tonight - and that should present chances for his own Cork City side. John the front foot If the doctors go out and put their case to voters convincingly, even this Government will change tack. Strikes and demonstrations draw attention to a grievance but the way to be successful is to go out and win hearts and minds. Pressure could help change tack A smaller part thought I should change tack and do a programme about farming" Jeremy Clarkson recalls his feelings after being ousted from Top Gear "We always take great pride in our modesty" Downton Abbey star Jim Carter, who plays Carson the butler "Why don't we plan the rest of our lives? QUOTES OF THE DAY
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