Volte Face

Synonyms of volte face

• reversal
• U-turn
• about-face

Antonyms of volte face

• consistency
• persistence
• steadfastness

Collocations of volte face

sudden change

Frequency: 70 %

His sudden change in attitude surprised everyone.

complete reversal

Frequency: 60 %

The politician made a complete reversal on his stance.

dramatic turnaround

Frequency: 50 %

The team's dramatic turnaround in performance impressed their fans.

abrupt shift

Frequency: 45 %

The abrupt shift in company policy left employees confused.

unexpected flip-flop

Frequency: 40 %

The politician's unexpected flip-flop on the issue angered voters.

Idiomatic Expressions for volte face

• Phrase: make a volte-face
  Meaning: to make a sudden and complete change in direction or attitude
  Usage: The company made a volte-face on its marketing strategy after realizing it was not effective.