turn the tables on



turn the tables on somebody

to change a situation so that you now have an advantage over someone who previously had an advantage over you She turned the tables on her rival with allegations of corruption.
See also: on, table, turn

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Leda['li:də]
Maruf-Arabic, Bengali
Ismahel-Biblical Latin
StanisŁAwastah-nee-SWAH-vahPolish
CarstenKAHR-sten (Low German)Low German, Danish
PanchoPAHN-choSpanish