Meaning of the word "dance to someone's tune" in English
What does "dance to someone's tune" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dance to someone's tune
US /dæns tu ˈsʌm.wʌnz tuːn/
UK /dɑːns tu ˈsʌm.wʌnz tuːn/
Idiom
to do what someone else wants you to do, even if you do not want to
Example:
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He always has to dance to his boss's tune if he wants to keep his job.
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The smaller countries often have to dance to the tune of the more powerful nations.