turn the tables on (one)

turn the tables on (one)

To change or reverse something dramatically against an opponent or adversary. Wow, they really turned the tables on their opponents after the intermission. The score went from 0-3 to 5-3!
See also: on, table, turn
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • turn the tables
  • turn the tables, to
  • flip the script
  • flip the script on (someone or something)
  • script
  • (you) coulda fooled me
  • beat (one) hollow
  • beat hollow
  • beat somebody/something hollow
  • beat someone hollow