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turn one's coat

To turn against a previous affiliation or allegiance.

Etymology:

  • From the practice of turning one's uniform coat inside out in order to hide the colors reflecting one's allegiance.
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Submitted on July 07, 2010

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tourner son manteau

एक कोट बारी

ceketini çevirmek

کسی کا کوٹ پھیرنا

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