turn tail

• Sich aus einer gefährlichen oder schwierigen Situation zurückziehen und fliehen, oft aus Angst oder Feigheit.

To turn around and run away from a dangerous or difficult situation, often out of fear or cowardice.

1. Flee or retreatB2informal

   To turn around and run away, especially out of fear or cowardice.

   Reißaus nehmen

   • When the dog started barking, the cat turned tail and ran.
   • The soldiers turned tail when they saw the enemy's superior force.
   • He turned tail and fled the scene of the argument.