dibs aren't in tune

To have money. If the dibs are in tune, it means you're flush and can go raise hell etc - conversely, if the dibs aren't in tune, it means you're skint.
Bertie: What ho old chap. Are you coming to tea?
Corky: 'Fraid I can't mate - the dibs aren't in tune this month. I'll have to hit up my Uncle Worple for some cash.
by isntit November 21, 2011
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Looney tuned

To be tricked into some form of trap (either verbal or physical) akin to one commonly seen in the popular looney tunes cartoons.
Ha you stepped on a rake and got hit in the face, you just got looney tuned!
by Jorjy February 2, 2020
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Valley of the Tunes

Jack London, the famed adventure writer from the early 1900's, called the Sonoma Valley in California, his home towards the end of his life. He referred to the valley as the "Valley of the Moon". The clever twist on that phrase, Valley of the Tunes, refers to the vibrant live music scene here.
There is a ton of music this weekend here in the Valley of the Tunes!
by ElCommissioner May 1, 2022
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Tuning In

When you arrive late at a drinking event and quickly need to catch up to everyone else, so you put down about 3-4 drinks in the first ten minutes; often to the concern and horror of other guests.
"Why the hell did Gary just walk in and take 3 shots of vodka in 2 minutes?"

"Had to work until 9. He realized we already had a few and is tuning in"
by DiscountSteak April 28, 2021
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Tune Nags

When "that one" song gets stuck on constant repeat in your head and just won't go away.
I heard "Copacabana" by Barry Manilow this morning and now it is stuck in my head. Major tune nags!!!
by mjasfca October 13, 2017
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Tuned

Be in tune with oneself, life, and everything. Achieve a higher state of being, usually with the aid of psychoactive and shamanic substances (entheogens) such as cannabis and psilocybin mushrooms.
He's getting tuned; I'm in complete tune; Let's get tuned tonight!
by TunedMan August 5, 2022
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