Common Italian expression
| Pronunciation | |
| Literal translation | To make a U-turn |
| English translation | To do an about-face, to turn around |
| Meaning | To change your direction completely, either physically or metaphorically |
Examples
| Il manager ha fatto dietrofront sulla decisione. | The manager did an about-face regarding his decision. |
| L’uomo fa dietrofront ed esce dal negozio. | The man turns around and goes out of the store. |
Where does this idiom come from?
A U-turn is a sudden movement. When you suddenly change the course of action, it’s like changing direction by turning around. This is why the saying is also used metaphorically.
Related lessons
- fare (to do)
- dietro (back)
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