reverse course
To stop and proceed in the opposite direction.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The driver had to reverse course after missing the turn.”
“After realizing the project was failing, the manager decided to reverse course and try a different strategy.”
“Faced with overwhelming public opposition, the government was forced to reverse course on the controversial new policy.”
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crash course
A quick, intense course of learning, especially one which is informal or hurried.
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due course
Regular or appropriate passage or occurrence
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horses for courses
Different people are suited for different jobs or situations; what is fitting in one case may not be fitting in another.
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let nature take its course
To permit events to proceed or a situation to develop without intervention or interference.
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matter of course
A natural or logical outcome; perforce.
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par for the course
To be expected; normal; common.
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stay the course
To persist or continue, especially in the face of difficulties.
Last updated August 10, 2026