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180

noun

Etymology

From 180-degree turn.

Definitions

  1. An instance of spinning 180 degrees, so that one is facing in the opposite direction.

    • He did a 180 off the diving board.

  2. The exact opposite.

    • The friendly welcome was a 180 from what she had been expecting.
    • As a result of his refusal, the employee was subsequently canned in 2015 on the basis of […] being boring […] In other words, it was a complete 180 from most employees who get fired for being too wild.

  3. A complete change of direction or opinion.

    • She used to like turnips, but she did a 180 and now hates them.
    • Got so sick of crying, so just lately / When I catch myself, I do a 180

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA