turn tail

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Synonyms: turntail, turns tail, turned tail

Antonyms: turntail, turns tail, turned tail

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|idiomatic}} To turn away from someone or something, in preparation for [[run away|running away]]; to reverse direction; to [[leave]] or [[flee]].

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