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21 ağız
",-ğzı 1. mouth. 2. rim, brim (of a cup or an opening). 3. muzzle (of a gun). 4. intersection, corner (of roads). 5. cutting edge, blade (of a knife). 6. dialect; regional accent. 7. persuasive talk, forceful way of speaking. 8. mus. regional form. 9. time: iki ağız twice. üç ağız three times. 10. brink. -dan 1. orally, verbally. 2. by mouth. -ından 1. as heard directly from. 2. in the name of. -ıyla (to tell) personally. -ını açacağına gözünü aç. Don´t stand gaping, open your eyes. -ını açıp gözünü yummak to swear a blue streak, rant and rave. -ı açık 1. open, uncovered (receptacle). 2. idiotic, moronic. -ı açık ayran delisi halfwit, simpleton. -ı (bir karış) açık kalmak to gape with astonishment. -ını açmak 1. to open one´s mouth. 2. to speak up. 3. to give vent to one´s feelings. 4. to gape with astonishment. -/-ını açmamak not to open one´s mouth; to be silent, hold one´s tongue. - açtırmamak /a/ to give (someone) no opportunity to talk. - ağıza to the brim. - ağıza dolu brimful, brimming. - ağıza vermek to whisper privately to each other. -dan ağıza by word of mouth, by rumor. -dan ağıza yayılmak (for a rumor) to be spread by word of mouth. -a alınmaz/alınmayacak obscene, very vulgar, unmentionable. - alışkanlığı the habit of using a certain expression. -ına almamak /ı/ not to mention, not to let pass one´s lips. -/-ını aramak /ın/ to sound out (a person). - armonikası harmonica, mouth organ. -ına atmak /ı/ to put (something) in one´s mouth. -ı aya, gözü çaya bakmak to be absentminded, be inclined not to pay attention to one´s work. -ına bakakalmak /ın/ to be spellbound by (one´s) words. -ından baklayı çıkarmak to put aside considerations and speak out, let the cat out of the bag. -ında bakla ıslanmamak not to be able to keep a secret. -ına bakmak /ın/ 1. to wait for (someone´s) words. 2. to obey blindly. -ına/-ının içine baktırmak to have great charm in talking. -ından bal akmak to talk sweetly. -ını bıçak açmamak to be too distressed to talk, have one´s mouth sealed with grief. -ı bir in agreement on what to say. -ına bir kemik atmak /ın/ to throw (someone) a bone, give (someone) money to keep him quiet. -ına bir parmak bal çalmak /ın/ to try to put (someone) off by promises or petty gains. -ına bir şey/çöp koymamak not to eat a thing. -ına bir zeytin verip altına/ardına bir tulum tutmak to do a small favor and expect a big return. -ını bozmak to swear, use bad language. -ı bozuk foulmouthed, scurrilous. - bozukluğu abusiveness. - burun birbirine karışmak 1. (for one´s anger, sadness, or fatigue) to show in one´s face. 2. (for one´s face) to be battered and bruised. -ına burnuna bulaştırmak /ı/ to mess up (a job). -ını burnunu dağıtmak /ın/ to pound (one´s) face, beat (someone) up. -ı burnu yerinde good-looking, attractive, handsome. -ı büyük boastful. -ında büyümek (for food) to be hard to swallow. -ından çıkanı/çıkan sözü kulağı duymamak/işitmemek not to realize what one is saying, to (get angry and) explode. -ından çıkmak to slip out without being intended. -ından çıt çıkmamak not to divulge a word, (for someone´s mouth) to be sealed. -ı çiriş çanağına dönmek to have one´s mouth get dry and bitter. -da dağılmak (for pastry) to be delicious, be delectable. -ını dağıtmak /ın/ colloq. to hit (someone) in the mouth, sock (someone) in the kisser. - dalaşı/dalaşması quarrel, row. -ına değin up to the brim. - değişikliği variety in food. -ı değişmek to change one´s tune. - değiştirmek to change one´s tune. -ı dili bağlanmak not to open one´s mouth, be silent. - dil vermemek to be too sick to talk. -ı dili yok. He submits meekly./He doesn´t protest. -ından dirhemle laf/söz/lakırdı çıkmak to be someone of few words, be tight-lipped: Şadan´ın ağzından dirhemle laf çıkar. Şadan is a man of few words. -dan dolma muzzle-loading. - dolusu küfür unrestrained swearing. -ından dökülmek 1. to be said unconvincingly or halfheartedly. 2. to be evident from one´s wor -
22 tono
m tonerispondere a tono ( a proposito) answer to the pointper le rime answer back* * *tono s.m.1 tone: tono alto, basso, dolce, aspro, high, low, sweet, harsh tone; tono di voce, tone of voice!; non permetterti di parlarmi con questo tono!, don't speak to me in that tone of voice; in tono di supplica, in an imploring tone; in tono scherzoso, in a joking tone; parlava con tono arrabbiato, conciliante, he was speaking in an angry, a conciliatory tone; (pitt.) un dipinto in cui prevalgono i toni cupi, a painting in which dark tones predominate; cambiare tono, to change one's tune (o to use a different tone); rispondere a tono, to answer to the point (o to answer back) // calare di tono, to fall in pitch; una pubblicazione che è calata di tono, (fig.) a publication which has deteriorated2 ( modo, stile) tone, style: la sua presenza dava tono al ricevimento, his presence gave tone to the party; dare un tono alla conversazione, to set the tone of the conversation; vestire in tono dimesso, to dress simply; il tono giornalistico di un saggio, the journalistic style of an essay // darsi un tono, to give oneself airs3 (mus.) tone; key; ( intonazione) tune: intervallo di due toni, two-tone interval; tono maggiore, minore, major, minor key; dare il tono a uno strumento, to tune an instrument; essere in tono, fuori tono, (anche fig.) to be in, out of tune4 ( accordo, armonia) tune: quello che fa non è in tono coi suoi principi, what he does is not in keeping with his principles; questi colori non sono in tono, these colours do not match; ha le calze in tono con la camicia, her tights match her shirt5 (med.) ( fisico, muscolare) tone: tono muscolare, muscle tone; una medicina che dà tono, a tonic // sono giù di tono, I'm a bit under the weather (o I'm feeling poorly).* * *['tɔno]sostantivo maschile1) (della voce) tone, pitchrispondere a tono — (in modo pertinente) to answer to the point; (per le rime) to answer back
non usare quel tono con me! — don't speak to me like that o in that tone!
alzare, abbassare il tono (di voce) — to pitch one's voice higher, lower
2) (stile)beh, se la metti su questo tono — well, if you are going to take it like that
3) mus. key, pitch, tonein un tono maggiore, minore — in a major, minor key
4) (gradazione di colore) shade, tone-i caldi, freddi — warm, cold colours
5) fisiol. tonetono muscolare — tonus, muscle tone
••* * *tono/'tɔno/sostantivo m.1 (della voce) tone, pitch; con un tono risentito resentfully; rispondere a tono (in modo pertinente) to answer to the point; (per le rime) to answer back; non usare quel tono con me! don't speak to me like that o in that tone! alzare, abbassare il tono (di voce) to pitch one's voice higher, lower; i -i si fecero accesi the discussion became heated2 (stile) un'opera dai -i brillanti a work full of colour; una celebrazione in tono minore a muted celebration; il resto del discorso era sullo stesso tono the rest of the speech was in the same strain; beh, se la metti su questo tono well, if you are going to take it like that3 mus. key, pitch, tone; quarto di tono quarter tone; in un tono maggiore, minore in a major, minor key; fuori tono off-key; alzare il tono to raise the tone (anche fig.)4 (gradazione di colore) shade, tone; -i caldi, freddi warm, cold colours; tono su tono in matching tones5 fisiol. tone; tono muscolare tonus, muscle tonee avanti di questo tono and so on; darsi un tono to give oneself airs; essere giù di tono not to have much energy. -
23 cambiare
[kam'bjare]1. vt1) (gen) to change, (modificare) to alterè ora di cambiare aria — (andarsene) it's time to move on
cambiare marcia Auto — to change gear
scusi, ho cambiato idea, prendo quell'altro — sorry, I've changed my mind, I'll have that one
2)cambiare (qc con qn/qc per qc) — to exchange (sth with sb/sth for sth)3) (valuta) to change2. vi3. vip (cambiarsi)(modificarsi) to change4. vr (cambiarsi)cambiarsi (d'abito) — to get changed, change (one's clothes)
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24 заговорить по-иному
1) General subject: change one's note, change one's tune, sing another song2) Makarov: change note, change tuneУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > заговорить по-иному
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25 переменить тон
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26 декорация
ж.1) театр (theatre) set; мн. собир. (stage) scenery sg2) ( что-л показное) (fake) veneer••меня́ть / смени́ть декора́ции — 1) ( о внешних деталях) change one's décor (фр.) ['deɪkɔː] 2) (о смене подхода, взглядов) change one's tune; do an about-turn брит. / about-face амер.
переме́на декора́ций — 1) ( о внешних деталях) change of décor (фр.) 2) (о смене подхода, взглядов) change of tune; about-turn брит.; about-face амер.
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27 a întoarce foaia
fig. to sing another tune, to sing to another tune, to change one's tune, to lower one's toneto get / to use a new angle on smth.to sing after another fashionto dance to another / to a different tunev. şi a schimba macazul 2. a-şi întoarce gândurile de la to turn the / one's thoughts off / away from. -
28 a schimba macazul
1. ferov. to turn the pointsto shift / to throw over the points.2. to dance to another tuneto sing (to) another / a different tuneto sing after another fashionto change one's tuneto lower one's tuneto get / to use a new angle on smb.to think better of it. -
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fife, pipe, squeak* * *I. (en -r)( tobakspibe, orgelpibe etc) pipe;(mar) whistle, pipe;(mil., brugt sammen med tromme) fife;( bøssepibe) barrel;( skorstenspibe) chimney pot;( læg i tøj) fluting;[ piben fik en anden lyd] that made him (etc) change his tune;[ ryge pibe] smoke a pipe, be a pipe smoker;(fig) climb down, change one's tune;(se også danse).II. vb (peb, pebet)( fløjte) pipe, whistle;( om vinden) whistle;( om projektiler) whistle, whizz;( om hængsel, mus etc) squeak;( om fugle) cheep;(om hund etc) whine;( klynke) whimper,( beklage sig) whine ( over about);( om åndedræt) wheeze, whistle;[ pibe i fingrene] whistle through one's fingers;[ pibe en skuespiller ud] hiss an actor (off the stage),T give an actor the bird. -
30 Sprache
f; -, -n1. allg., eines Volkes etc.: language, bes. lit. tongue; alte Sprachen ancient languages; eine Sprache beherrschen be able to speak a language; in deutscher Sprache in German; Publikationen etc. in deutscher Sprache German-language publications etc.; die Sprache der Musik / Kunst / Blumen fig. the language of music / art / flowers; die gleiche Sprache sprechen auch fig. speak the same language; eine andere Sprache sprechen fig. (Gegensätzliches bezeugen) tell a different story; eine deutliche Sprache sprechen fig., Sache: speak for itself ( oder themselves); das ist die Sprache, die sie verstehen this is the language they understand2. (Sprechfähigkeit) speech; (Ausdrucksweise) language, speech, way of speaking; bes. einer Gruppe:... talk; die Sprache verlieren durch Schock etc.: be unable to speak, lose one’s speech; hast du die Sprache verloren? have you lost your tongue?; (he)raus mit der Sprache! umg. (come on,) out with it!; endlich fand er die Sprache wieder he finally found his tongue again; mir blieb die Sprache weg I was speechless; zur Sprache bringen bring up, raise; zur Sprache kommen come up3. (Aussprache) articulation, diction; der Sprache nach kommt er aus Berlin judging by the way he speaks, he comes from Berlin; beherrschen I 3, herausrücken II, verschlagen1 4* * *die Sprachelanguage; tongue; speech* * *Spra|che ['ʃpraːxə]f -, -nlanguage; (= das Sprechen) speech; (= Sprechweise) speech, way of speaking; (= Fähigkeit, zu sprechen) power or faculty of speecheine/die Spráche sprechen — to (be able to) speak a language/the language or lingo (inf)
die Spráche analysieren — to analyze language
die Spráche der Musik — the language of music
in französischer etc Spráche — in French etc
die gleiche Spráche sprechen (lit, fig) — to speak the same language
das spricht eine klare or deutliche Spráche (fig) — that speaks for itself, it's obvious what that means
er spricht jetzt eine ganz andere Spráche (fig) — he's changed his tune now
mit der Spráche herausrücken — to come out with it
heraus mit der Spráche! (inf) — come on, out with it!
zur Spráche kommen — to be mentioned or brought up, to come up
etw zur Spráche bringen — to bring sth up, to mention sth
die Spráche verlieren — to lose the power of speech
hast du die Spráche verloren? — have you lost your tongue?, has the cat got your tongue? (inf)
die Spráche wiederfinden — to be able to speak again
es raubt or verschlägt einem die Spráche — it takes your breath away
mir blieb die Spráche weg — I was speechless
* * *die1) (human speech: the development of language in children.) language2) (the speech of a particular nation: She is very good at (learning) languages; Russian is a difficult language.) language3) ((the act of) saying words, or the ability to say words: Speech is one method of communication between people.) speech4) (the words said: His speech is full of colloquialisms.) speech5) (a language: English is his mother-tongue / native tongue; a foreign tongue.) tongue* * *Spra·che<-, -n>[ˈʃpra:xə]f1. (Kommunikationssystem) languagelebende/tote \Sprache living/extinct languagedie neueren \Sprachen modern languageseine \Sprache sprechen to speak a languagezur \Sprache kommen to come up5.▶ jetzt [o auf einmal] eine ganz andere \Sprache sprechen to change one's tune▶ jdm bleibt die \Sprache weg, jd verliert die \Sprache sb is speechless, the cat got sb's tongue▶ die gleiche \Sprache sprechen to be on the same wavelength▶ mit der \Sprache herausrücken [o herauskommen] to come out with it▶ nicht mit der \Sprache herauswollen to not want to talksie wollte nicht mit der \Sprache heraus she didn't want to talk▶ eine klare [o deutliche] \Sprache sprechen to speak for itself▶ jds \Sprache sprechen to speak sb's language▶ jdm die \Sprache verschlagen to leave sb speechless▶ die \Sprache wiederfinden to find one's tongue again* * *die; Sprache, Sprachen1) languagehast du die Sprache verloren? — (ugs.) haven't you got a tongue in your head?
2) (Sprechweise) way of speaking; speech; (Stil) style3) (Rede)die Sprache auf jemanden/etwas bringen — bring the conversation round to somebody/something
etwas zur Sprache bringen — bring something up; raise something
heraus mit der Sprache! — come on, out with it!
* * *1. allg, eines Volkes etc: language, besonders liter tongue;alte Sprachen ancient languages;eine Sprache beherrschen be able to speak a language;in deutscher Sprache in German;Publikationen etcin deutscher Sprache German-language publications etc;die Sprache der Musik/Kunst/Blumen fig the language of music/art/flowers;die gleiche Sprache sprechen auch fig speak the same language;eine andere Sprache sprechen fig (Gegensätzliches bezeugen) tell a different story;das ist die Sprache, die sie verstehen this is the language they understand2. (Sprechfähigkeit) speech; (Ausdrucksweise) language, speech, way of speaking; besonders einer Gruppe: … talk;die Sprache verlieren durch Schock etc: be unable to speak, lose one’s speech;hast du die Sprache verloren? have you lost your tongue?;(he)raus mit der Sprache! umg (come on,) out with it!;endlich fand er die Sprache wieder he finally found his tongue again;mir blieb die Sprache weg I was speechless;zur Sprache bringen bring up, raise;zur Sprache kommen come up3. (Aussprache) articulation, diction;der Sprache nach kommt er aus Berlin judging by the way he speaks, he comes from Berlin; → beherrschen A 3, herausrücken B, verschlagen1 4* * *die; Sprache, Sprachen1) languagehast du die Sprache verloren? — (ugs.) haven't you got a tongue in your head?
2) (Sprechweise) way of speaking; speech; (Stil) style3) (Rede)die Sprache auf jemanden/etwas bringen — bring the conversation round to somebody/something
etwas zur Sprache bringen — bring something up; raise something
heraus mit der Sprache! — come on, out with it!
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31 inaczej
Ⅰ pron. (w inny sposób) differently, another way- z tymi krótkimi włosami (ona) wygląda zupełnie inaczej she looks totally different with that short hair- sformułuję to pytanie inaczej let me rephrase the question a. put the question another way- inaczej niż ktoś/coś in a different way to sb/sth, unlike sb/sth- zachowywał się inaczej niż wszyscy he behaved differently to anybody else- zrób to inaczej do it another way- spotkanie przebiegało inaczej, niż planowaliśmy the meeting didn’t go as we had planned- los chciał inaczej fate decreed otherwise książk.- nie inaczej (na pewno) that’s it a. right- „chcesz powiedzieć, że go nie lubisz?” – „nie inaczej” ‘do you mean to say you don’t like him?’ – ‘that’s right’ a. ‘that’s what I mean’- nie inaczej było z wujem it was the same with my uncle- dlatego zachowaliśmy się tak, a nie inaczej that’s why we behaved the way a. as we did- stało się tak, a nie inaczej what happened happened- rozmowy nie mogły skończyć się inaczej jak (tylko) kapitulacją the negotiations could only end in capitulation- tak czy inaczej (w każdym razie) anyway, in any event- tak czy inaczej miałeś doskonały pomysł anyway, it was a brilliant idea of yours- tak czy inaczej nie sądzę, żeby… anyway a. in any event, I shouldn’t think…- tak czy inaczej trzeba coś postanowić one way or another we need to decide something- jest to, tak czy inaczej, nasza wina whichever way you look at it, it’s our own fault- inaczej mówiąc,… in other words…Ⅱ conj. 1. (w przeciwnym razie) otherwise, or (else)- musisz tam pójść, (bo) inaczej będziesz miał kłopoty you’ve got to go there, otherwise you’ll be in trouble- pośpiesz się, (bo) inaczej się spóźnimy hurry up, or (else) we’ll be late2. (innymi słowy) or, also known as- subkultura młodzieżowa, czy inaczej: kultura alternatywna youth subcultures, also known as alternative culture- (to) może inaczej… (well,) let me put it another way…Ⅲ adv. euf. sprawni inaczej the uniquely abled euf.- ludzie, którzy kochają inaczej gay people, gays* * *adv( w inny sposób) differently; ( w przeciwnym razie) otherwise, or (else)* * *adv.1. (= odmiennie) differently, in a different way; tak czy inaczej anyhow.2. (= w przeciwnym razie) otherwise.3. (= czyli) or; bo inaczej... ( pogróżka) or else...; inaczej zaśpiewać (= zmienić zdanie pod naciskiem) change one's tune; jakżeby inaczej! how else!; nie inaczej! how else!, no other way!The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > inaczej
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32 musique
n. f.1. 'Flannel', flattery. Je l'ai vu venir, lui et sa musique! I could spot him a mile off, him and his soft soap!2. De la musique: A bunch of lies. On lui pose une question et il vous sert de la musique: You ask him a direct question and he gives you a load of bull!3. 'Con', confidence trick. Monter une musique: To set up a rip-off.4. Blackmail. (It is worth mentioning that chantage is the non-colloquial word.)5. 'Fuss', row. Quand il a appris ça, il nous a fait une de ces musiques: When they broke the news to him, he flew off the handle. Il va y avoir de la musique au kiosque! (of marital row): It's going to be a right old ding-dong!6. Baisse un peu la musique! Pipe down, will you! — Don't talk so loudly!7. Connaître la musique! To 'know the ropes', to know one's way around. Pas de danger avec lui, il connaît la musique: I wouldn't worry about him, he knows what to do!8. C'est réglé comme du papier à musique (of project, plan): It's planned to the very last detail. (As detailed and accurate as a musical score.)a To change the subject. Change de musique veux-tu?! I wish you wouldn't harp on!b To change one's tune, to take another stance. Il a vite changé de musique quand il a vu les résultats: When he heard the news, his about-turn was a lesson in instant diplomacy.10. En avant la musique! On with the show! (This jocular, slightly ironical catch phrase is usually uttered when a reluctant go-ahead is given to a project.) -
33 тон
м. (в разн. знач.)tone (о голосе часто pl.)тоном выше муз. — one tonehigher; (перен.) in a more excited tone
тоном ниже муз. — one tone lower; (перен.) in a calmer tone, in a calmer tone of voice
повелительным тоном — in a high / peremptory / imperious tone
не говорите таким тоном — don't use, или talk in, that tone of voice
сбавить тон — change one's tune; sing* small; pipe down разг.
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попасть в тон — strike* the right noteхороший, дурной тон — good, bad form
задавать тон — муз. set* the pitch; (перен.) set* the fashion
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34 переменять
переменить (вн.)change (d.)переменить позицию ( в споре) — shift one's ground
переменить книгу в библиотеке — change a book at the library
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35 запеть
сов.1) ( начать петь) begin to singзапе́ть пе́сню — start [break into] a song
запе́ть друго́е [по-друго́му] — change one's tune, sing a different tune
посмо́трим, как он тепе́рь запоёт — let's see what tune he will sing now
••ты у меня́ запоёшь! — ≈ I'll make it hot for you!; I'll make life miserable for you!
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36 тон
I м. (мн. тона́)1) муз. toneтоном вы́ше [ни́же] — one tone higher [lower]
задава́ть тон — set the pitch
2) ( оттенок звучания голоса) tone(s) (pl)повели́тельным тоном — in a high / peremptory / imperious tone
не говори́те таки́м тоном — don't use [talk in] that tone of voice
перемени́ть тон — change one's tone
сба́вить тон — change one's tune; sing small; pipe down разг.
повы́сить тон — raise one's voice
на повы́шенных тона́х — on a higher pitch of voice; in a more excited tone
тоном ни́же, пожа́луйста! — please tone down your voice!
3) (цвет, окраска) tone; colourсве́тлые тона́ — light colours
4) (стиль, манера изложения) tone, tenorнедружелю́бный тон письма́ — the unfriendly tone of the letter
5) ( косметическое средство) toning cream, toner••хоро́ший [дурно́й] тон — good [bad] form
пра́вила хоро́шего тона — good manners
попа́сть в тон — strike the right note
II м. (мн. то́ны) мед.задава́ть тон (дт.) — 1) ( служить образцом) set the fashion (for) 2) ( задавать общую направленность) set the tone (for)
тоны се́рдца — heart / cardiac sounds
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38 переменять
несов. - переменя́ть, сов. - перемени́ть; (вн.)change (d)перемени́ть тон — change one's tune
перемени́ть пози́цию (в споре) — shift one's ground
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39 een andere toon aanslaan
een andere toon aanslaansing a different/another tune, change one's tuneVan Dale Handwoordenboek Nederlands-Engels > een andere toon aanslaan
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40 alttan almak
to change one's tune, to sing another tune, to climb down
См. также в других словарях:
change one's tune — CHANGE ONE S MIND, do a U turn, have a change of heart; Brit. do an about turn. → tune * * * change one s tune 1. To change one s attitudes or opinions 2. To change one s manner of speaking • • • Main Entry: ↑change change one s tune or sing… … Useful english dictionary
change one's tune — ► change one s tune express a very different attitude. Main Entry: ↑change … English terms dictionary
change one's tune — idi change one s tune, to reverse one s opinions; change one s mind … From formal English to slang
To change one's tune — Change Change (ch[=a]nj), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Changed} (ch[=a]njd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Changing}.] [F. changer, fr. LL. cambiare, to exchange, barter, L. cambire. Cf. {Cambial}.] 1. To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
change one's tune — change one s opinion, change one s mind … English contemporary dictionary
Change one's tune — change one s mind; reverse previously held views, attitudes, etc … Dictionary of Australian slang
change one's tune — our Bachelor Bob seems to have changed his tune about settling down and raising a family Syn: change one s mind, do a U turn, have a change of heart; do an about face; informal do a one eighty, pull a U ey … Thesaurus of popular words
change one's tune — Australian Slang change one s mind; reverse previously held views, attitudes, etc … English dialects glossary
change one's tune — {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a change in your story, statement, or claim; change your way of acting. * /The man said he was innocent, but when they found the stolen money in his pocket he changed his tune./ * /Bob was rude to his teacher, but… … Dictionary of American idioms
change one's tune — {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a change in your story, statement, or claim; change your way of acting. * /The man said he was innocent, but when they found the stolen money in his pocket he changed his tune./ * /Bob was rude to his teacher, but… … Dictionary of American idioms
change\ one's\ tune — v. phr. informal To make a change in your story, statement, or claim; change your way of acting. The man said he was innocent, but when they found the stolen money in his pocket he changed his tune. Bob was rude to his teacher, but she threatened … Словарь американских идиом