tourner les talons

French

Etymology

Compare English show a clean pair of heels.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tuʁ.ne le ta.lɔ̃/

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Verb

tourner les talons

1. (figuratively) to turn on one's heel, to turn tail

   Synonym: s’en aller

See also

• tourner le dos