Quit and Turn tail

Quit

Quit verb - To give up (a job or office).

Turn tail and quit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Turn tail" instead a verb "Quit".

Nearby Words: quitting, quitter, quits, quitted

Turn tail

Turn tail verb - Flee; take to one's heels; cut and run.
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Synonyms for Turn tail

Quit and turn tail are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Quit" instead a verb phrase "Turn tail".
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