out of tune

[out of tune] {adv.}

or {adj. phr.}

1. Out of proper musical pitch; too low or high in sound.

* /The band sounded terrible, because the instruments were out of tune./

2. Not in agreement; in disagreement; not going well together. — Often used with "with".

* /What Jack said was out of tune with how he looked; he said he was happy, but he looked unhappy./

Compare: OFF-KEY. Contrast: IN TUNE.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


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