right-about
Example Sentences
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It wouldn't surprise me if it all ended in Zack turning right-about face, and caring for Uncle Caleb just as much as he thought he hated him.
From Storm-Bound or, A Vacation Among the Snow Drifts by Douglas, Alan
If Paul were your sweetheart, young lady, you wouldn't be in such a hurry to have him sent to the right-about.
From Leonore Stubbs by Walford, L. B.
The P�re, albeit very far from gratified by his charge, promised to do all in his power; and the sergeant, having commanded a "present arms" to the Ch�teau, wheeled right-about and departed.
From Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume I (of II) by Lever, Charles James
Well, they sent me to the right-about as soon as they learned my errand.
From That Affair at Elizabeth by Stevenson, Burton Egbert
“Now, remember what I’ve told you,” ordered Britt, “and I’ll go and set MacLeod to the right-about, so that you won’t have to be afraid of him if you mind your own business.”
From King Spruce, A Novel by Day, Holman
