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TURN THE TABLES

\tˈɜːn ðə tˈe͡ɪbə͡lz], \tˈɜːn ðə tˈe‍ɪbə‍lz], \t_ˈɜː_n ð_ə t_ˈeɪ_b_əl_z]\

Definitions of TURN THE TABLES

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cause a complete reversal of the circumstances; "The tables are turned now that the Republicans are in power!"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

cause a complete reversal of the circumstances; "The tables are turned now that the Republicans are in power!"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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