sing a different song
Related to sing a different song: sing a different tune
sing a different song
To change one's opinion, behavior, or attitude, especially suddenly or abruptly. He never used to support that political candidate, but he's singing a different song all of a sudden. I used to be very cynical about the world, but ever since surviving that car wreck, I've been singing a different song! They'll be singing a different song after they see what we've come up with.
See also: different, sing, song
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
sing a different ˈsong/ˈtune
(be forced to) change your opinion: Anne says she wants a large family but I’m sure she’ll be singing a different tune when she’s had one or two children.See also: different, sing, song, tune
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- change one's tune, to
- sing a different song/tune
- sing a different tune
- sing another tune
- backpedal
- abortive action
- be living on borrowed time
- pull the rug (out) from under (someone)
- pull the rug from under someone/something
- pull the rug out from under