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Definition turn the tables (on someone) in American English

turn the tables (on someone) phrase

phrase
1

to succeed in gaining an advantage over someone who until now had an advantage over you

Example

After six defeats, the Clippers finally turned the tables on their old rivals.

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Definition turn the tables (on someone) in American English