out of tune

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*out of tune (with someone or something)

1. Lit. not in musical harmony with someone or something. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) The oboe is out of tune with the flute. The flute is out of tune with John. They are all out of tune.

2. Fig. not in agreement with someone or something. (*Typically: be ~.) Your proposal is out of tune with my ideas of what we should be doing. Your ideas are out of tune with company policy.

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