Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turn-tail
verb
/ˈtɜrn teɪl/
Definition
To retreat or run away, especially in the face of danger or adversity.
Examples
- Feeling outmatched, the soldier decided to turn-tail and flee the battlefield.
- When the storm approached, the hikers had no choice but to turn-tail and head back to their camp.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe someone who abandons a situation, usually because they are scared or overwhelmed.
Synonyms
- Retreat
- Flee
- Run away
- Back down
