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volte–face
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volte–face
(noun)
volte–face
/ˌvɑːlt
ˈ
fɑːs/
noun
volte–face
/ˌvɑːlt
ˈ
fɑːs/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of VOLTE–FACE
[
singular
]
chiefly British, formal
:
a complete change of attitude or opinion
:
about-face
They did a sudden
volte-face
.
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