VOLTE-FACE


Meaning of VOLTE-FACE in English

[ vɒlt'fas , -'fα:s ]

■ noun

1》 an act of turning round so as to face in the opposite direction.

2》 an abrupt and complete reversal of opinion or position.

Origin

C19: from Fr., from Ital. voltafaccia , based on L. volvere 'to roll' + facies 'appearance, face'.

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