arse about face
In a manner that is opposite to or the reverse of the way it should be, backwardsIn a manner that is opposite to or the reverse of the way it should be, backwards.
Meaning
2 senses(Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, not comparable, slang)In a manner that is opposite to or the reverse of the way it should be, backwards.
(Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, not comparable, slang)In a confused or haphazard manner.