volte face
意外的转变或反转,特别是在立场、观点或决策上
书面·正式·形容观点或立场的突然改变
英文释义
a sudden and complete change in opinion, behavior, or attitude
例句
The politician's volte face on the tax issue surprised everyone.
典故来源
源自法语volte-face,原指击剑或舞蹈中的转身动作,19世纪进入英语,比喻立场或观点的突然转变。