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change of tack

idiom
Meaning

A reversal of an opinion.


Examples
SIMPLE

He decided on a change of tack regarding his career.

CONTEXTUAL

After the project failed to gain support, the manager decided on a sudden change of tack.

COMPLEX

Faced with overwhelming evidence that his initial theory was flawed, the professor announced a significant change of tack in his research.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    and change

    And some quantity, but less than the increment to the next round number.

  2. 02

    change collars

    To change or shift one's career path.

  3. 03

    change hands

    To become the property of someone else; to be bought or sold.

  4. 04

    change horses in midstream

    To change one's plan or approach when an effort is already underway or at another inopportune time.

  5. 05

    change of clothes

    A set of clothes in addition to those already worn.

  6. 06

    change of heart

    A change of one's opinion, belief or decision.

  7. 07

    change of life

    Menopause.

  8. 08

    change of pace

    A shift from one activity to another

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