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

See also:

turn the tables
turn the tables, to
script
scriptt
flip the script
flip the script on (someone or something)
(you) coulda fooled me
(you) could have fooled me
smell blood
scent blood

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