volte-face

A complete change of opinion or belief. The phrase comes from the Italian term voltafaccia. Everyone was surprised when the candidate made a complete volte-face on her stance on taxes.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Amarante	-	French (Rare)
Orlando	[ɔ:'lændəu]
Cheri	SHER-ee, shə-REE	English
Katie	KAY-tee	English
Nour	-	Arabic
Andronicus	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)