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a U-turn
USUK
a complete change of plan or policy, especially by a government
Mostly in news about governments and companies: 'do a U-turn' or 'make a U-turn'. Literally, it means turning a vehicle round.
In context
After angry protests from parents, the ministry did a U-turn on the new exam rules.
The company made a sudden U-turn and cancelled the price increase.
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