Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reverse-the-fortunes-of
phrase
/rɪˈvɜːrs ðə ˈfɔːrtʃuːnz əv/
Definition
To change the circumstances or situation of someone or something from bad to good or from unsuccessful to successful.
Examples
- With the new marketing strategy, the company managed to reverse the fortunes of its declining sales.
- After a successful fundraising campaign, the nonprofit was able to reverse the fortunes of the community it supports.
Meaning
This phrase implies a substantial turnaround in someone’s or something’s luck or financial situation, usually after a period of misfortune.
Synonyms
- turn around
- change one’s luck
- shift circumstances
- transform outcomes
