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sing the same tune

idiom
Meaning

To hold the same opinion or understanding as another; to be in agreement on a matter.


Examples
SIMPLE

My friend and I sing the same tune about this movie.

CONTEXTUAL

During the meeting, the manager and the team finally started to sing the same tune regarding the project deadline.

COMPLEX

Although they initially disagreed on the strategy, the board members eventually began to sing the same tune to present a united front to the shareholders.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    can't carry a tune in a bucket

    Sings very badly.

  2. 02

    change one's tune

    To reconsider; rethink; to reach a different conclusion.

  3. 03

    sing a different tune

    To hold a different opinion or appreciation (about something); to possess a new, changed, or regenerated mindset, usually for the better.

  4. 04

    sing along

    To sing some music while someone else is singing or playing the same piece of music or while it is being broadcast or performed

  5. 05

    sing for one's supper

    To work in exchange for some reward or recompense.

  6. 06

    sing from the same hymnbook

    To make the same or similar statements, especially to express the same opinions in public as a result of a prior agreement.

  7. 07

    sing off the same hymn sheet

    Alternative form of sing from the same hymnbook.

  8. 08

    sing small

    To assume a humble tone.

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