a ține isonul
to echo someone's opinion, to be a yes-man
Advanced Phrase
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Pronunciation
/a ˈtsi.ne i.ˈso.nul/
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Cultural Note
This idiom comes from Orthodox church music, where the 'ison' is a sustained drone note that accompanies the melody. 'A ține isonul' means to blindly support someone by repeating their views, like a droning accompaniment. It is a uniquely Romanian idiom rooted in the country's deep Orthodox musical tradition.
📝 Example Sentences
Nu-i mai ține isonul, gândește-te singur!
Stop being his yes-man, think for yourself!
Mereu îi ține isonul șefului.
He always echoes the boss's opinion.
Nu am nevoie de cineva care să-mi țină isonul.
I don't need someone who just agrees with everything I say.