volte-face



volte-face

A complete change of opinion or belief. The phrase comes from the Italian term voltafaccia. Everyone was surprised when the candidate made a complete volte-face on her stance on taxes.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kwaku-Western African, Akan
Bazylibah-ZI-leePolish (Rare)
Bartholomaios-Biblical Greek
MariuszMAHR-yuwshPolish
JoeyJO-eeEnglish
Sewerynse-VE-rinPolish