Synonyms for Turn tail
Top synonyms for “turn tail”: break away, bunk, escape, fly the coop, head for the hills, hightail it, lam, run, and 4 more below.
Definition
- (verb)flee; take to one's heels; cut and run“If you see this man, run!”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "turn tail"?
Common synonyms for "turn tail" include break away, bunk, escape, fly the coop, head for the hills, hightail it. Our thesaurus lists 12 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "turn tail" mean?
flee; take to one's heels; cut and run Example: "If you see this man, run!"
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