complete U-turn

Frequency: 6.89.3 per million words

A total reversal of a previous plan, policy, or opinion.

U-turnADJECTIVE + U-TURN (sudden change of plan)

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Examples (10)

  • The government was forced to make a complete U-turn on its controversial tax policy.
  • After weeks of criticism, the company performed a complete U-turn and reinstated the old employee benefits.
  • Initially a skeptic, John has done a complete U-turn and is now a passionate advocate for the project.
  • The CEO's announcement marked a complete U-turn from the strategy he outlined just last month.
  • What caused the party's complete U-turn on immigration reform?
  • The media is calling it a complete U-turn, but the minister insists it's just a necessary policy adjustment.
  • Investors were surprised by the central bank's complete U-turn regarding interest rate hikes.
  • This decision represents a complete U-turn for an administration that promised fiscal responsibility.
  • She made a complete U-turn in her career, switching from law to landscape gardening.
  • We witnessed a complete U-turn in public opinion following the release of new evidence.