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reverse course

idiom
Meaning

To stop and proceed in the opposite direction.


Examples
SIMPLE

The driver had to reverse course after missing the turn.

CONTEXTUAL

After realizing the project was failing, the manager decided to reverse course and try a different strategy.

COMPLEX

Faced with overwhelming public opposition, the government was forced to reverse course on the controversial new policy.

Anchors to
Related idioms6entries
  1. 01

    crash course

    A quick, intense course of learning, especially one which is informal or hurried.

  2. 02

    due course

    Regular or appropriate passage or occurrence

  3. 03

    let nature take its course

    To permit events to proceed or a situation to develop without intervention or interference.

  4. 04

    matter of course

    A natural or logical outcome; perforce.

  5. 05

    par for the course

    To be expected; normal; common.

  6. 06

    stay the course

    To persist or continue, especially in the face of difficulties.

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