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
Gulnaz-Kazakh, Georgian, Urdu
&Thorn;ÓRsteinn-Ancient Scandinavian
LyndseaLINDZ-eeEnglish (Rare)
Antoinetteawn-twaw-NETFrench
ReedREEDEnglish
SzonjaSON-yawHungarian