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change tack

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change tack  also try a different tack
to start using a different method for dealing with a situation, especially in the way that you communicate I've been very pleasant with them so far but if they don't cooperate, I may have to change tack. Instead of always asking him what he wants, why don't you try a different tack and tell him what you want?
See also: change, tack


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While Bloodgate, and Dean Richards in particular, has been almost universally condemned, Stuart Barnes kicked off his assessment of the incident with a rare defence of the disgraced ex-Harlequins coach, only to then completely change tack and join in the condemnation.
On Tuesday the US press reported that President Barack Obama was preparing to change tack and open talks with Tehran without a prior enrichment freeze.
The Tigers have roared back into the play-off picture on the back of an attacking approach under temporary coach Richard Cockerill and are unlikely to change tack even though the visiting Cherry & Whites top the table.
 
 
 
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