Turn-tail synonyms
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desert under fire
make a U-turn
To retreat is to withdraw or back away, especially from a dangerous or unpleasant situation or from a military engagement.
To run off or away; leave in a hurry
turn-on-a-dime
(Intransitive, US) to have a small turning circle
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(Colloquial) To leave quickly (often used in the imperative).
To cause to enter; to thrust.
(Slang, former) To beat; hit; strike
To go to bed:
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flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
To become separated, literally or figuratively
Find another word for turn-tail. In this page you can discover 19 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for turn-tail, like: desert under fire, make a U-turn, retreat, run-scared, skedaddle, turn-around, turn-on-a-dime, scat, run, scarper and lam.
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