flip-flop

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flip-flop

The politician's flip-flop on the issue confused his supporters.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A backless sandal secured by a thong between the big toe and the second toe: A type of casual footwear.
    • A backward somersault: An acrobatic movement.
    • An electronic circuit that can assume either of two stable states: A fundamental component in digital electronics and computing.
    • A decision to reverse an earlier decision: A complete change in policy, opinion, or plan.

  2. Verb:

    • To reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action): To make a complete and sudden change to the opposite position or policy.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • She wore comfortable flip-flops to the beach.
    • The gymnast performed a perfect flip-flop.
    • The data is stored using a network of flip-flops.
    • The politician's sudden support for the bill was a major flip-flop.

  • Verb:

    • The company flip-flopped on its return-to-office policy.
    • He flip-flopped on his opinion after hearing the new evidence.
Advanced Usage
  • "to do a flip-flop": To perform a complete reversal.
    • The administration did a complete flip-flop on its environmental stance.
Variants and Related Words
  • Flip-flopper (n): A person who frequently reverses their position, often used pejoratively in politics.
    • Critics called him a flip-flopper for changing his views.
Synonyms
  • Noun (for decision reversal): Reversal, about-face, U-turn, volte-face.
  • Verb: Reverse, backtrack, about-face, change one's mind.
Related Phrases
  • Flip-flop on (something): To change one's position regarding a specific issue.
    • The candidate kept flip-flopping on the tax issue during the debate.
flip-flop

The politician's flip-flop on the issue confused his supporters.

Verb
  1. reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
Noun
  1. a backward somersault
  2. an electronic circuit that can assume either of two stable states
  3. a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe
  4. a decision to reverse an earlier decision

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