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
Joukahainen-Finnish Mythology
Elkan-Hebrew
Nata-Russian
Gol-Persian
Monserratmoon-sə-RAHTCatalan
KarlKAHRL (German, Danish, English, Finnish)German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English, Finnish, Ancient Germanic