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turn the tables

/tɜrn ðə ˈteɪbəlz/ /tɜːn ðə ˈteɪbəlz/
idiom General Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 durumu tersine çevirmek
  2. 2 işleri tersine çevirmek

Definition (English)

  1. To swap positions so that the weaker side gains the upper hand.
  2. To change a situation so that you are now in control or have the advantage.

Example Sentences

  1. The underdog team turned the tables in the final minutes.
    Zayıf takım son dakikalarda durumu tersine çevirdi.
  2. She managed to turn the tables on her opponent.
    Rakibine karşı işleri tersine çevirmeyi başardı.

Synonyms

reverse the situationchange the situationflip the situationturn things aroundgain the advantageoverturn the oddsshift the balance

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