bang a uey — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  American EnglishAustralian EnglishNew Zealand Englishinformal
  • To make a U-turn; to reverse direction by turning the vehicle around on the road.

  Examples

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  • I missed my exit, so I had to bang a uey at the next intersection to get back on track.

    I missed my exit, so I had to bang a uey at the next intersection to get back on track.

  • The driver carefully banged a uey on the quiet street when he realized he was going the wrong way.

    The driver carefully banged a uey on the quiet street when he realized he was going the wrong way.

  • If you miss the turn, just find a safe spot to bang a uey and head back.

    If you miss the turn, just find a safe spot to bang a uey and head back.

  • She banged a uey in front of the store after realizing she forgot her wallet at home.

    She banged a uey in front of the store after realizing she forgot her wallet at home.

• 2.

  American EnglishAustralian EnglishNew Zealand Englishinformal
  • To reverse a decision, course of action, or position; to change direction or opinion abruptly.

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  • After seeing the negative feedback, the company decided to bang a uey on their new marketing campaign.

    After seeing the negative feedback, the company decided to bang a uey on their new marketing campaign.

  • If you bang a uey on that proposal now, you might still have a chance to salvage the partnership.

    If you bang a uey on that proposal now, you might still have a chance to salvage the partnership.

  • The politician banged a uey on his stance after public opinion shifted dramatically.

    The politician banged a uey on his stance after public opinion shifted dramatically.