Tables are turned meaning
What does the saying 'Tables are turned' mean?
Idiom: Tables are turned
Meaning:
When the tables are turned, the situation has changed giving the advantage to the party who had previously been at a disadvantage.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Furniture and household fittings |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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