Adverb
/ˈteɪl fɜrst/
The term "tailfirst" is used to describe a manner of movement or orientation where an object or entity is positioned or moves in such a way that its tail or rear part is in front, typically indicating a specific direction of movement. This term is less common in everyday conversation and may be more prevalent in specialized contexts such as biology, animal behavior, or aviation.
In terms of frequency, "tailfirst" is unlikely to be found in general conversation but may appear more often in academic or technical writing.
Birds often dive tailfirst into the water to catch fish.
Translation: Птицы часто ныряют хвостом вперёд в воду, чтобы поймать рыбу.
The lizard slipped into the hole tailfirst, disappearing from view.
Translation: Ящерица влезла в洞 хвостом вперёд, исчезнув из виду.
The airplane also took off tailfirst during the unusual test flight.
Translation: Самолёт также взлетел хвостом вперёд во время необычного тестового полета.
The term "tailfirst" does not have widely recognized idiomatic expressions associated with it. However, similar phrases or terms can exist in informal contexts that reflect the idea of doing something in a backward manner. Here are a few related expressions:
Jump in headfirst
Sometimes people jump into situations without thinking them through, which contrasts with going "tailfirst."
Translation: Иногда люди бросаются в ситуации, не обдумав их, что контрастирует с тем, чтобы делать это "хвостом вперёд".
Back to square one
When an effort fails and one has to start over, it implies returning to the starting point rather than progressing, which may metaphorically correlate with going "tailfirst."
Translation: Когда усилие терпит неудачу и нужно начинать с самого начала, это подразумевает возвращение к стартовой точке.
Go backward
This expression is often used to describe movement in the opposite direction, similar to the notion of moving "tailfirst."
Translation: Это выражение часто используется для описания движения в противоположном направлении, что похоже на понятие движения "хвостом вперёд".
The word "tailfirst" is a compound term formed from "tail," referring to the hind part of an animal or object, and "first," which indicates the position or order of something. The combination reflects a specific orientation and has evolved in usage particularly in relation to movement and behavior.
Synonyms: - Rearward - Backward - Tail-end first
Antonyms: - Headfirst - Forward - Frontward