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about-face in Dutch

about-face in Dutch is rechtsomkeert, koerswijziging, ommezwaai.

about-face in Dutch

rechtsomkeert
noun
(military) An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.
koerswijziging
noun
(figurative) A reversal in direction; a reversal of attitude or opinion.
ommezwaai
noun
(figurative) A reversal in direction; a reversal of attitude or opinion.
rechtsomkeert maken
verb
(intransitive) To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction.
een totale ommekeer uitvoeren
verb
To change opinion or attitude drastically.
het roer omgooien
verb
To change opinion or attitude drastically.
zijn standpunt totaal wijzigen
verb
To change opinion or attitude drastically.
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What is "about-face" in Dutch?

"about-face" in Dutch is rechtsomkeert, koerswijziging, ommezwaai.

Are there other ways to say "about-face" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "about-face": rechtsomkeert, koerswijziging, ommezwaai, rechtsomkeert maken, een totale ommekeer uitvoeren, het roer omgooien.

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