in tune with someone or something

in tune with someone or something
*in tune with someone or something
1. Lit. in musical harmony with someone or something. (*Typically: be \in tune with someone or something; get \in tune with someone or something.) •

The violin is in tune with the piano.

The tenor is not in tune with the bass.

2. Fig. in agreement with someone or something. (*Typically: be \in tune with someone or something; get \in tune with someone or something.) •

Bill is just not in tune with the company's policies.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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