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Discover LudwigThe phrase "about turn" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used in military contexts to indicate a command to reverse direction, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe a complete change in opinion or direction. Example: "After much consideration, the committee decided to make an about turn on their previous decision regarding the project."
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about turn
noun
Of a formation of soldiers, to reverse the direction in which they are facing; an about face.
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Three lots down, bidders made an about turn.
When you have finished the second salute, perform an about turn and continue marching.
I've done a complete about turn".
It is quite a remarkable about turn.
I HAVE a thing about turn signals.
I just about turn, everything swinging.
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Solberg welcomed Facebook's about-turn.
The World Cup about-turn proved that.
Then an about-turn this week.
So why the PR about-turn?
IT WAS a particularly abrupt and awkward about-turn.
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