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turn tail

The correct spelling is turn tail.

How to pronounce turn tail

verb

Say it like: Tur-n t-ayl

The correct spelling is turn tail. To turn away from someone or something, in preparation for running away; to reverse direction; to leave or flee.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To turn away from someone or something, in preparation for running away; to reverse direction; to leave or flee.

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