to the tune of

idiom

: using the tune of (a particular song)

Amusing lyrics were sung to the tune of "New York, New York."

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).—

Richard Hoffer

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The Indian production house is now seeking investors to the tune of $30 million. —

Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024 The San Diego border region could be getting an early Christmas present to the tune of $250 million, if Congress passes a bill to fund the federal government through March. —

Andrew Keatts, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024 Fred VanVleet, the lone Rockets player to win an NBA championship, struggled to the tune of 3-of-15 shooting and 1-of-11 on 3s. —

Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024 During the holidays, trains pull out of the station to the tune of carolers, with Santa onboard. —

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