the tables are turned

the tables are turned

A major change has happened, especially one that results in the opposite of an earlier situation. I spent years as John's supervisor, but with his recent promotion, the tables are turned and now I report to him!
See also: table, turn
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a fly on the wall
  • fly on the wall
  • get no change out of
  • get no change out of (someone)
  • get no change out of somebody
  • get no change out of someone
  • have a couple
  • be one of the boys
  • be one of the lads
  • be one of the lads/boys/girls