volgere le spalle

Etymology
lit. 'to turn the shoulders.' Compare 🇨🇬.

Verb

 * 1) to show one's shoulders to someone in an act of disrespect
 * 2) to turn tail; to flee; to escape
 * 3) to turn one's back (on) (someone)
 * 1) to turn one's back (on) (someone)