one-eighty
Total direction change
A one-eighty is a 180-degree turn—half a full rotation.
Literally, it's reversing direction: He did a one-eighty and headed back.
Figuratively, it describes a complete reversal of position or opinion: She did a one-eighty on the issue after reading the report.
The term comes from the degrees in a half-circle.
Full directional reversal
- U-turnDirection-reversing driving maneuver
- turnaroundShift in opposite direction
- pivotPoint of rotation
- flip-flopSudden change of position
backtrack · volte-face · switchback · retraction · reconsideration · backpedal · reversal
Complete self-transformation
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
- metamorphosisProfound biological restructuring
- conversionAct of changing states
reformation · reboot · rebrand · turnaround · renewal · comeback · rehabilitation · change
about-face
Full directional reversal
- U-turnDirection-reversing driving maneuver
- turnaroundShift in opposite direction
- pivotPoint of rotation
flip-flop · backtrack · volte-face · switchback · retraction · reconsideration · backpedal · reversal
reinvention
Complete self-transformation
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
- metamorphosisProfound biological restructuring
conversion · reformation · reboot · rebrand · turnaround · renewal · comeback · rehabilitation · change · restructuring
semicircle
Half a ring
pivot · spin · turn · compass · protractor · radians · pi · geometry · orientation · azimuth
surprise
Unexpected event causing astonishment
abrupt · unforeseen · startling · blindside · curveball · stunner · bombshell · jaw-dropping · flip
- reinventionfresh start, starting over, new beginning, clean slate, new chapter
- Number Slanggrand, G, buck, bucks, fin
one-eightystraight ahead
In a line, unchanged direction
course correction · veer · nudge · tweak
one-eightyholding firm
Maintaining position resolutely
standing pat · doubling down · consistency · steadfastness · fine-tuning
one-eightyno change
standing pat · consistency · steadfastness · status quo · minor tweak