Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turn-the-tables
phrase
/tɜrn ðə ˈteɪbəlz/
Definition
To reverse a situation or change the outcome in one’s favor, especially when one has previously been at a disadvantage.
Examples
- After losing the first round, she managed to turn the tables and win the match.
- He found a way to turn the tables on his competitors by introducing a unique product.
- The underdog team turned the tables with a surprising comeback in the final minutes of the game.
Meaning
This phrase is used when someone changes their position or situation dramatically, often overcoming a disadvantage and gaining an advantage instead.
Synonyms
- reverse the situation
- turn the tide
- gain the upper hand
