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(someone) does about-face

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Übersetzung von "(someone) does about-face" ins Russisch

(someone) does about-face
(кто-то) разворачивается на 180 градусов
After hearing the criticism, he did an about-face and changed the policy.
Выслушав критику, он развернулся на 180 градусов и изменил политику.

Definitionen

This phrase means that someone makes a complete change in their opinion, attitude, or behavior, often suddenly or unexpectedly. It originates from a military command to turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction.