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
Akamu-Hawaiian
Ermannoer-MAHN-noItalian
Loan-French
Climentklee-MENTCatalan
KornÉLKOR-naylHungarian
Riad-Arabic