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whistle a different tune What does whistle a different tune mean?	change one`s attitude, contradict previous ideas	He is whistling a different tune now that he has been promoted and has more responsibility at his job.
whistle a different tune What does whistle a different tune mean?	to change one`s attitude, to contradict previous ideas	The man is whistling a different tune now that he has been promoted and has more responsibility at his job.
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under one`s belt What does "under one`s belt" mean?	in one`s experience or possession, gained by effort and skill	Now that I have some job experience under my belt I will have more chances to apply for a good job.
MA What does "MA" mean?	Master of Arts	Master of ArtsMy cousin's wife has recently decided to study for her MA in economics.
faff What does "faff" mean?	ineffective action or activity
Big bucks What does "Big bucks" mean?	If someone is making big bucks, they are making a lot of money.
slug What does "slug" mean?	bullet; firearm ammunition
extend credit to (someone) What does "extend credit to (someone)" mean?	to permit someone to buy something on credit	The bank extended credit to the small company so that they could continue to operate.

turn one`s back on (someone or something) What does "turn one`s back on (someone or something)" mean?	to refuse to help someone who is in trouble or need	The woman turned her back on her friend when the friend asked her for money.
down in the dumps What does "down in the dumps" mean?	depressed; "blue."	A: "Is something wrong?"B: "Not really, but I feel kind of down in the dumps."

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Whistle A Different Tune Idiom