Turn Tail

Synonyms of turn tail

• flee
• retreat
• run away

Antonyms of turn tail

• proceed
• advance
• face

Collocations of turn tail

turn tail

Frequency: 80 %

When they saw the bear approaching, they decided to turn tail and flee.

turn tail

Frequency: 70 %

The thief turned tail and ran when he saw the police approaching.

turn tail

Frequency: 60 %

The soldiers had no choice but to turn tail and retreat in the face of enemy fire.

turn tail

Frequency: 50 %

The prisoner tried to turn tail and escape from the prison but was caught by the guards.

Idiomatic Expressions for turn tail

• Phrase: make someone turn tail
  Meaning: to cause someone to run away or retreat in fear
  Usage: The loud noise made the burglar turn tail and flee.