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in_the_loop_164 to change one’s behavior or mind abruptly and (often) apparently without reason The expression originates from the military command “About face!” which instructs a soldier to turn in the opposite direction.

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DO AN ABOUT-FACE Yesterday, the boss said none of us could take our vacations in June. Then this morning, he did an about-face and said we could.At first Ron’s parents wouldn’t let him have a car, but when they realized how much they would have to drive him around, they did an about-face.

Id	in_the_loop_164
Idiom	DO AN ABOUT-FACE
Definition	to change one’s behavior or mind abruptly and (often) apparently without reason
Examples	Yesterday, the boss said none of us could take our vacations in June. Then this morning, he did an about-face and said we could. At first Ron’s parents wouldn’t let him have a car, but when they realized how much they would have to drive him around, they did an about-face.
Extra Info	The expression originates from the military command “About face!” which instructs a soldier to turn in the opposite direction.

About Face Loop Change One’s Behavior Mind Abruptly Apparently