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/
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Idiom

to do what someone else wants you to do, even if you do not want to

Example:
He always has to dance to his boss's tune if he wants to keep his job.
The smaller countries often have to dance to the tune of the more powerful nations.