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2006-06-12 09:39:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It usually means a 180 degree turn, as in a half-turn, such as facing south, then turning around to face north.
90=one quarter turn
180=half turn
270=3 quarter turn
360=whole turn
I've heard that expression in regards to skateboarding.
2006-06-12 09:45:42 · answer #1 · answered by ~Metamorphosis~ 2 · 8⤊ 3⤋
180 degrees is 1/2 a circle. To do a 180 means to change your view or opinion to the complete opposite of what it originally was. For example if you were completely against gay marriage but now support it you've done a 180.
2006-06-12 16:44:49 · answer #2 · answered by Aaron L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that you did a complete reversal.
There are 360 degrees in a circle, 180 is half of that. So, if you were headed in one direction, and turned 180 degrees (half a circle), you'd then be headed in the exact opposite direction.
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2006-06-12 18:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by livysmom27 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means a 180 degree turn; a complete about face. It usually means a change of heart
2006-06-12 16:42:30 · answer #4 · answered by Callum_601 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to completely change your mind on something, or to go in a different direction than planned.
2006-06-12 20:47:46 · answer #5 · answered by Lady Di 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means to make a u turn and be headed back in the direction you came from.
2006-06-12 21:39:30 · answer #6 · answered by euin47 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reverse direction
turn around go back
2006-06-12 17:19:24 · answer #7 · answered by CHARLES A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To completly change your mind about something.
2006-06-13 13:35:05 · answer #8 · answered by ktm mom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋