Usually means: Reverse the situation's power dynamics.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (turn the tables)

▸ verb:  (idiomatic) To reverse a situation, so that the advantage has shifted to the party which was previously disadvantaged.

Similar:
turn against, reverse, turn around, overturn, U-turn, turn on its head, turn inside-out, fight back, turn round, backflip, more...

Phrases:
to turn the tables, more...

Adjectives:
around, turnover, u, cant, boustrophedon, topsy-turvy, flip, facing, transverse, arse about, double

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Similar:
turn against, reverse, turn around, overturn, U-turn, turn on its head, turn inside-out, fight back, turn round, backflip, more...

Phrases:
to turn the tables, more...

Adjectives:
around, turnover, u, cant, boustrophedon, topsy-turvy, flip, facing, transverse, arse about, double



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