change your tune
change (one's) tune
To change one's attitude, opinion, manner, or stance on something, typically in a way that is more positive or agreeable. The mention of a hefty tip really changed the host's tune, so I think he'll be able to find us a table after all. After I threatened him with no allowance, my son changed his tune and started doing his chores. Well, that negative performance review sure seems to have changed Susie's tune. She's been the ideal employee ever since!
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change your tune
COMMON If someone changes their tune, they express a different opinion about something from the one they had expressed before. Wait till they see you in action. They'll change their tune then. You've changed your tune. You were the one who wanted us to be a family act. Note: You can also talk about someone's change of tune. These comments mark a change of tune from the president.
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change your tune
express a very different opinion or behave in a very different way, usually in response to a change in circumstances.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
change your ˈtune
(informal) change your opinion about or your attitude to somebody/something: Tom used to say that parents worry too much about their children, but he soon changed his tune when he became a parent himself!Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017