A major change in attitude or principle or point of view.
Act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation.
1 We did an about - face and hung a right at the toppled tower.
2 He made a quick about - face and took off in the other direction.
3 Senator Lindsey Graham, an influential Republican, withdrew support in a sudden about - face .
4 Here it was turned right-about-face and again despatched on its long journey.
5 She had a strong desire to about - face and return to Harlowe House.
6 Dan turned on one heel, like a soldier doing a sloppy about - face .
7 Such was the sudden right-about-face performed for me by my lawless fancy!
8 This morning, the Government, for reasons I don't understand, has done an about - face .
9 Ms Palaszczuk's about - face was slammed by federal Resources Minister Matt Canavan.
10 Time hasn't leaped ahead more than it should or done an unexpected about - face .
11 Without saying another word she did an about - face and stormed away.
12 The corporal executed a smart about - face and clumped up the steps.
13 Supporters have said Trump's about - face on fundraising does not bother them.
14 It was the latest about - face in a week of multiple reversals.
15 In a rapid about - face , Uesugi's smile returned, and he conceded, As you wish.
16 A strong desire possesses us to about - face and back to the woods again.
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