to the tune of
idiom
1
: using the tune of (a particular song)
Amusing lyrics were sung to the tune of "New York, New York."
2
informal
—used to emphasize that the amount or extent of something (such as money) is considerable
A telecommunications company funded the event to the tune of several million dollars.
He put his email address on the scoreboard, urging fans to give him their input (to the tune of 400 messages a day, all answered personally).—
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Vail Resorts served nearly 11,300 youth in the 2023 fiscal year, according to spokesman John Plack, with free season passes, lift tickets, lessons, rental gear, transportation and meals to the tune of nearly $9.8 million.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2025
Pennsylvania businesses would feel the squeeze to the tune of nearly $5.3 billion if President Trump's tariffs are implemented, according to a new estimate shared with Axios.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
In addition, Trump claims the U.S. has subsidized Canada to the tune of $200 billion annually.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
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Having joined the Curio Collection by Hilton, The Singer Oceanfront Resort just reopened after a renovation to the tune of millions of clams.
—John Oseid, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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John Meyer, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2025
Pennsylvania businesses would feel the squeeze to the tune of nearly $5.3 billion if President Trump's tariffs are implemented, according to a new estimate shared with Axios.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
In addition, Trump claims the U.S. has subsidized Canada to the tune of $200 billion annually.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
More Food, Drink And Lodging In The Palm Beaches
Having joined the Curio Collection by Hilton, The Singer Oceanfront Resort just reopened after a renovation to the tune of millions of clams.
—John Oseid, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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“To the tune of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20tune%20of. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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