American Idioms and Expressions

Dance To A Different Tune Idiom

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dance to a different tune
What does dance to a different tune mean?
to change one's behavior or attitudeOur boss began dancing to a different tune when his head salesman decided to quit.
dance to a different tune
What does dance to a different tune mean?
to change one's behavior or attitude Our boss began dancing to a different tune when the head salesman decided to quit.


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weekend warrior
What does "weekend warrior" mean?
Army Reserve or National Guard members
Rake over old coals
What does "Rake over old coals" mean?
(UK) If you go back to old problems and try to bring them back, making trouble for someone, you are raking over old coals.
every dog has his day
What does "every dog has his day" mean?
everyone will have a chance for success somedayYou should be patient and wait until you get a chance. Remember every dog has his day.
bitch out
What does "bitch out" mean?
complain; gripe
a left-handed compliment
What does "a left-handed compliment" mean?
an ambiguous compliment interpreted as offensiveHe gave her a left-handed compliment when he said that her dyed hair looked nice.
call out to (someone)
What does "call out to (someone)" mean?
to shout to someone We called out to our friend at the concert but she did not hear us.

go whole hog
What does "go whole hog" mean?
to do everything possible, to be extravagantWe went whole hog in our effort to make sure that the convention was a success.

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