to the tune of

Idioms and Phrases

To the sum or extent of, as in They had profits to the tune of about $20 million . This idiom transfers tune , a succession of musical tones, to a succession of figures. [First half of 1700s]

Example Sentences

It also devastated Georgia's agricultural economy to the tune of nearly $6.5 billion dollars.

From Salon

The first major atmospheric river storm to hit the West Coast this season is kicking off the rainy season with a bang, as the system rapidly strengthened — to the tune of a bomb cyclone — before pummeling Northern California and southern Oregon with dangerous winds and heavy rains that could cause disruptions for several days.

From Los Angeles Times

Paul was driven to the ring in a customised green car to the tune of Phil Collins' In the Air Tonight.

From BBC

"As a result of their unlawful actions, defendants have been unjustly enriched to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars in value, while Mr Musk has been conned along with the public," it says.

From BBC

The problem with that premise is, of course, that the Harris-Walz campaign is reportedly in debt to the tune of $20 million, and it appears the operation is attempting to strip the wires from the walls in order to fend off its creditors.

From Slate

Related Words

• bring in
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