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Reverse Ferret

To suddenly go back on a decision. As used by Private Eye to describe when a government or media outlet suddenly changes its mind about something.
"In a reverse ferret, the Conservatives have announced they will take in Ukrainian refugees after all."
by rebotherer March 24, 2022
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