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turn the ta·bles
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Princeton's WordNet
turn the tables, turn the tideverb
cause a complete reversal of the circumstances
"The tables are turned now that the Republicans are in power!"
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turn the tablesverb
To reverse a situation, such that the advantage has shifted to the party which was previously disadvantaged.
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turn the tables
To "turn the tables" is an idiomatic expression that means to reverse a disadvantageous situation to become advantageous, or to change a situation so that you now have power or control over someone who previously had power or control over you. It often refers to a surprising or unexpected shift in power or control in a conflict or competition.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of turn the tables in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of turn the tables in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of turn the tables in a Sentence
This is a way to turn the tables on a first world power, it's just incredible to watch that despite the unbelievable loss of life and sacrifice, what the will to resist and the resolve to resist can do.
I come from a place of faith and you are called to turn the tables and that’s what I am trying to do, and you have the opportunity and duty to do that here in New Hampshire.
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