دیکشنری فارسی

turn the tables

ریشه و کاربرد

ریشه

Originates from the game of backgammon where the board was turned to switch the player's positions.

مثال

  • He turned the tables on his opponent in the debate.
  • She turned the tables by revealing the truth.
  • The team turned the tables in the second half of the game.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Turn the tables on someone

تعریف انگلیسی

verb
  1. cause a complete reversal of the circumstances “The tables are turned now that the Republicans are in power!” “Something ----s” “Somebody ----s”

مترادف‌ها

Reverse positions, reverse circumstances.

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