change one's tune
Shift your position
To change one's tune is to alter one's opinion, attitude, or manner of speaking, usually in response to new circumstances or pressure.
Someone who was initially dismissive might change their tune once they realize the stakes are higher, or a critic might change their tune after experiencing something firsthand.
He was against the project at first, but he changed his tune when he saw the profit margins.
The phrase often implies an opportunistic or self-serving shift.
Reverse one's stance
- flip-flopSudden change of position
- turnaboutComplete change of direction
- about-faceFull directional reversal
- U-turnDirection-reversing driving maneuver
recant · retract · backtrack · walk back · reverse course · eat one's words · contradict · disavow
Figured out mathematically
- tacticalStrategically planned
- opportunisticExploiting circumstances for gain
- self-servingBenefiting oneself primarily
- expedientUseful if not ideal
pragmatic · shrewd · cunning · savvy · political · diplomatic · face-saving · damage control
Altered fundamental outlook
- softeningBecoming less firm
- warming upPreparing body for exertion
- coming aroundShifting toward agreement
- rethinkingReconsidering a position
reassessment · new perspective · open-mindedness · humility · contrition · apologize · make amends · reconcile
Complete yielding to demands
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- submissionYielding to another's will
- acquiescenceUnresisting acceptance
- surrenderCease resistance, yield
caving in · buckling · bending · yielding · kowtowing · falling in line · toeing the line · conforming
backpedal
Reverse one's stance
- flip-flopSudden change of position
- turnaboutComplete change of direction
- about-faceFull directional reversal
U-turn · recant · retract · backtrack · walk back · reverse course · eat one's words · contradict · disavow · renounce
calculated
Figured out mathematically
- tacticalStrategically planned
- opportunisticExploiting circumstances for gain
- self-servingBenefiting oneself primarily
expedient · pragmatic · shrewd · cunning · savvy · political · diplomatic · face-saving · damage control · spin
mindset shift
Altered fundamental outlook
- softeningBecoming less firm
- warming upPreparing body for exertion
- coming aroundShifting toward agreement
rethinking · reassessment · new perspective · open-mindedness · humility · contrition · apologize · make amends · reconcile · mend fences
capitulation
Complete yielding to demands
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- submissionYielding to another's will
- acquiescenceUnresisting acceptance
surrender · caving in · buckling · bending · yielding · kowtowing · falling in line · toeing the line · conforming · obedience
change one's tunestick to one's guns
Refuse to change position
stand firm · hold one's ground · stay the course · keep the faith · dig in one's heels
change one's tunepractice what one preaches
Behave consistently with stated beliefs
change, changes, changed, changing, changeable, unchangeable, changer, exchange, interchange