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
Vadimir	-	Russian (Rare)
Miksa	-	Hungarian
Medrod	-	Welsh Mythology, Arthurian Romance
Renee	[ri'nei]
Robyn	['rɔbin]
Jagadisha	-	Hinduism