Phrase guide
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verb
To turn against a previous affiliation or allegiance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see turn, coat.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From the practice of turning one's uniform coat inside out in order to hide the colors reflecting one's allegiance.
Across languages
8 source translations are retained for this English entry.
