about-face

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To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction; often used metaphorically

A politician will about-face at the drop of a hat if he thinks there are votes in it.

An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction; often used metaphorically

When Luke heard the news, he did an abrupt about-face on the policy.

act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation
a reversal in attitude or principle or point of view; "an about-face on foreign policy"
act of turning to face the opposite direction from the original position (Military); complete change in position or attitude
An about-face is a complete change of attitude or opinion. Few observers believe the president will do an about-face and start spending more. = U-turn, volte-face. a complete change in the way someone thinks or behaves
act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint turn, usually 180 degrees
turn, usually 180 degrees
change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint
A military command to a formation of soldiers to reverse the direction in which they are facing
To turn 180 degrees

When he saw the police car, he about-faced and quickly walked away.

A complete change of opinion, direction, etc

The new policy represents a complete about face from the old one.

change direction; originally a military command in the United States to turn and face the opposite direction
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