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in_the_loop_744 to reverse a situation Turn the tables originates from tabletop board games such as backgammon. During the game, players would turn the table (game) so they played from their opponent’s position.

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TURN THE TABLES {THE TABLES HAVE TURNED} Jane was poor when she started her own business and she struggled for a long time, but she finally turned the tables and now she’s wealthy.They were beating the other team in the first half, but the tables have turned. Now they’re struggling to keep up and win the game.

Id	in_the_loop_744
Idiom	TURN THE TABLES {THE TABLES HAVE TURNED}
Definition	to reverse a situation
Examples	Jane was poor when she started her own business and she struggled for a long time, but she finally turned the tables and now she’s wealthy. They were beating the other team in the first half, but the tables have turned. Now they’re struggling to keep up and win the game.
Extra Info	Turn the tables originates from tabletop board games such as backgammon. During the game, players would turn the table (game) so they played from their opponent’s position.

Tables Turn Turned Loop Reverse Situation Jane Poor