Flip-flop (Verb)
Meaning
Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action).
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The politician flip-flopped on the issue, suddenly supporting the opposing side after months of criticism.
- As the project's costs rose, the company flip-flopped and decided to abandon it.
- She flip-flopped on her decision to move abroad, opting to stay in her hometown instead.
- The team's strategy flip-flopped mid-game, shifting from defense to offense in a bold move.
- The judge's opinion flip-flopped over the years, and she eventually changed her stance on the controversial law.