about-turn

about-turn

An abrupt reversal in the opposite direction, either physically or in regards to an idea, opinion, intention, or behavior. His about-turn on the topic of gun control surprised many of his opponents and frustrated many of his constituents. We were just about to return home last night when we made an about-turn and headed straight into another pub.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • as regards
  • as regards somebody/something
  • volte
  • volte-face
  • a volte-face
  • have the shoe on the other foot
  • walk back on (something)
  • cut no ice with (one)
  • cut no ice with someone
  • turn of the tide
References in periodicals archive
It is a dramatic about-turn for the ex-Dundee United, Spurs, Everton and Nottingham Forest defender, who finished his career in America.
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The top deck was controversially closed at the start of the season to bring fans closer together but rush in ticket sales has forced an about-turn.
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Doubtless reports from this region and other parts of the country where Olympic football games have been played, helped encourage Mr Romney's grovelling about-turn later.
Joyful spirit infuses the crowds
BOOM But the about-turn was an embarrassment for Transport Secretary Justine Greening, who had dismissed the idea at the weekend.
FUEL-TURN ON 3P PETROL RISE; ..Good News Tories delay dreaded tax hike
We have a police leadership here in the West Midlands that one minute wants to have spy cameras and then does an about-turn. They then want to bring in private companies to do police officers' jobs...
SOUNDING OFF..ON FACEBOOK
IF I had my way, there would be a special place in hell reserved for the Lib Dems following their scandalous about-turn over student tuition fees.
Hot-air Huhne won't get tough
But he has now performed an about-turn after being given the opportunity to secure his first coaching role.
JD's double quick switch
However, the recent economic downturn prompted calls for an about-turn, the argument being that clubs would receive more central funding if the pot was split 12 ways instead of 14.
League to stick; sport ROUND-UP
Does that apply to Labour across the board?Will all of their elected members follow suit and start listening?Will we, for instance, see the Labour Party in RCT do an about-turn and listen to everyone who is telling them that their plans to scrap sixthforms in schools are nothing short of madness?
Will Labour start listening? VIEWPOINTS
DERBY'S Robbie Savage has performed an about-turn on his condemnation of Wales manager John Toshack, telling William Hill Radio: "I've been impressed by the way he's built his young side and the way they've played football".
Robbie Savage has performed
The about-turn came after a shambolic courtroom appearance, during which Hilton sobbed uncontrollably, called for her mother and blurted: "It's not fair!"
PARIS HILTON ON SUICIDE WATCH IN JAIL
COLIN MONTGOMERIE took less than a minute to perform a complete about-turn over his prospects of becoming Masters champion this week - or at any time in the future.
Golf: When no can mean yes for Montgomerie
That's an astonishing about-turn after the Portuguese trick-king threatened to walk out on United after the uproar that followed his cheeky wink having helped get United pal Rooney sent off in their World Cup quarter-final clash in Gelsenkirchen.
Football: WINKER TAG JUST ALL RON; The FA CUP e-on FA CUP THE ROAD TO WEMBLEY... FA CUP QUARTER FINAL
Now it appears that Boro's prolonged interest in the Aussie could lead to an about-turn.
Boro close in on Emerton
The poor lads had to about-turn and head for Aberdeen for their bachelor party.
Party spirit fails to get off ground