volgere le spalle

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “to turn the shoulders.” Compare French tourner le dos.

Verb

volgere le spalle [+ a (object)]

  1. to show one's shoulders to someone in an act of disrespect
  2. to turn tail; to flee; to escape
    Synonyms: scappare, fuggire
  3. to turn one's back (on) (someone)
    Synonyms: voltare le spalle, abbandonare, trascurare
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