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Tune in but Tune out

Phrase: When you, someone else, or even a group of people listen to a conversation (most often it's an argument or fight) between others to get all the juicy details, but don't want those who are having the conversation to know that you're listening to them, tell your fellow listeners to do this. Its primary use is to prevent getting yourself or others involved in the confrontation, and allows you to listen for the details.
Guy 1: Hey, the boss and the new guy are having an argument! Sounds like he won't be here much longer!

Guy 2: Tune in but Tune out, man! Get the details but don't get involved!
by TheFiend138 December 26, 2019
mugGet the Tune in but Tune outmug.

to the tune of

about, close to
You owe back taxes to the tune of $900,000.
by Scott November 2, 2003
mugGet the to the tune ofmug.

tune that butt

Beating someone up. A no-weapons fight with a loudmouth.
"That dude hasn't stopped all night. I'm about to tune that butt."
by ZedHed April 6, 2017
mugGet the tune that buttmug.

tune

Exactly means to upgrade, mostly a car.. Example: add turbo, exhaust system etc.

upgrade - make something better
Yo, you gonna tune that Pontiac or keep it stock?
by y44kub December 26, 2018
mugGet the tunemug.

name that tune!

When you have a massive shit brewing and produce an audio masterpiece by feathering your sphincter whilst expelling toxic fart gas from your colon.
Hey dude... *paaarrrrppp* Name that tune!!!
by KencoKid March 22, 2022
mugGet the name that tune!mug.

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