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the tables are turned

the tables are turned

A major change has happened, especially one that results in the opposite of an earlier situation. I spent years as John's supervisor, but with his recent promotion, the tables are turned and now I report to him!
See also: table, turn

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Emilian-Romanian
Lucianus-Ancient Roman
Canutekə-NOOT (English), kə-NYOOT (English)History
KeeganKEE-gənIrish, English
BettyBET-eeEnglish
Gratiana-Ancient Roman
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