Examples of 'turning tail' in a sentence

turning tail: to suddenly retreat or run away from a situation or confrontation

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I am tired of turning tail when we detect a cube.

Another longtime gold bull is turning tail.

He will be turning tail any second.

I know how to face fire without soiling my breeches and turning tail.

I am tired of turning tail every time we detect a cube.

I got two bandits turning tail.

Turning tail on the eve of battle, de Gothia.

I have two bandits turning tail.

I'm tired of turning tail every time we detect a cube. Better safe than assimilated.

I am tired of turning tail.

They tell me that American boys are actually throwing away their rifles and turning tail.

It seems Euron Greyjoy is turning tail and deserting his queen.

Turning tail on the eve of battle, de Gothia… You are free to leave.

Sauron 's pet snakes are all turning tail.

I will gladly do that. by turning tail and running, If I can accomplish my mission.

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