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idiomturn the tables (on sb)to suddenly gain an advantage over someone who is in a stronger position then you, especially in a fight, game, or competition:Gloucestershire police are holding an all-day seminar on how to turn the tables on the burglar and thief.After their final exams students get a chance to turn the tables, in their annual assessments of university teaching.the tables are/have turned: Suddenly the tables were turned, and Harry was the hunter, not the hunted.
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