English Explanatory Dictionary

turn tail

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To turn away from someone or something, in preparation for running away; to reverse direction; to leave or flee.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

turn tail turns tail turning tail turned tail

Synonyms

turn on one's heel
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