flip-flop

noun

Meaning

A sudden, complete reversal of a policy, opinion, or decision.

Examples

The company's flip-flop on remote work policy left many employees feeling frustrated.
Critics accused the candidate of a major flip-flop regarding their stance on environmental regulations.

Synonyms: change, u-turn, reversal, about-face

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flip-flop

noun

Pronunciation: ˈflɪp.flɒp

Definition

A sudden, complete reversal of a policy, opinion, or decision.

Examples

The company's flip-flop on remote work policy left many employees feeling frustrated.
Critics accused the candidate of a major flip-flop regarding their stance on environmental regulations.
Such a dramatic flip-flop in strategy suggests the management team is struggling to find a clear direction.

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