stay tuned
To remain as a listener or viewer of the particular radio station or television channel to which one is currently paying attention.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Stay tuned for more news after the break.”
“We have a big announcement coming up in ten minutes, so please stay tuned.”
“The host thanked the audience for their patience and asked them to stay tuned for the final, dramatic conclusion of the broadcast.”
From the operation of dial-tuned radio receivers. The term originates from the technical requirement of maintaining a precise frequency to ensure the continuity of a broadcast.
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can't carry a tune in a bucket
Sings very badly.
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change one's tune
To reconsider; rethink; to reach a different conclusion.
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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.
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sing the same tune
To hold the same opinion or understanding as another; to be in agreement on a matter.
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stay away
To avoid or not go anywhere near someone or something.
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stay behind
To remain where one is, whilst others leave.
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stay hungry
To maintain a strong motivation to achieve or compete; to avoid complacency.
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stay in one's lane
To keep to one's own kind; to avoid intermixing or associating with other types of people.
Last updated August 10, 2026