What does turn tail mean?
Turn tail means One who turns tail, or flees in cowardice..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
One who turns tail, or flees in cowardice..
Use turn tail when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Turn tail means One who turns tail, or flees in cowardice..
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