right about face

right a·bout face

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Definitions of right about face words

noun right about face Military. a command, given to a soldier or soldiers at attention, to turn the body about toward the right so as to face in the opposite direction. the act of so turning in a prescribed military manner. 1
noun right about face rightabout (def 2). 1
noun right about face any complete reversal, as of conduct or opinion. 1

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

First recorded in 1805-15

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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