turn one's coat
Meaning
Verb
- To turn against a previous affiliation or allegiance.
Related
Similar words
- change sides, defect
Origin
- From the practice of turning one's uniform coat inside out in order to hide the colors reflecting one's allegiance.
Modern English dictionary
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