about-face

US /əˈbaʊt.feɪs/

UK /əˈbaʊt.feɪs/

1.

a complete change of opinion or policy

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The government did an about-face on its economic policy.

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Her sudden about-face on the issue surprised everyone.

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reversal U-turn turnaround flip-flop change of heart

1.

to make a complete change of opinion or policy

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After public outcry, the company decided to about-face on its controversial decision.

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He had to about-face on his promise due to unforeseen circumstances.

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reverse renege backtrack recant retract

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face-to-face face facing in the face of on the face of it about face powder