Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-shoe-is-on-the-other-foot
idiom
/ðə ʃu ɪz ɒn ði ˈʌðər fʊt/
Definition
The situation has now changed, and the person who was previously in a position of power or advantage is now in a position of disadvantage.
Examples
- After years of bullying others, John became the subject of ridicule; now the shoe is on the other foot.
- She was always complaining about how busy she was, but now that her friend is overwhelmed, the shoe is on the other foot.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to indicate a reversal of roles or circumstances, where the tables have turned.
Synonyms
- the tables have turned
- turnabout is fair play
- what goes around comes around
