turn the tables

phrase

: to bring about a reversal of the relative conditions or fortunes of two contending parties

Examples of turn the tables in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After a less-than-stellar 27-7 loss in their preseason opener against the Broncos last week, the Falcons look to turn the tables against the Colts during their second exhibition game Saturday in Indianapolis. — Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Punk turned the tables and shoved Owens into Engler, who bumped to the outside. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

However, Ormund is sickened by the blood spurting in his eyes, and Roddy turns the tables, using his remaining hand to stick a knife well into Ormund's backside. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Coming off a 9-0 defeat Saturday night, New York turned the tables and outhit Pittsburgh 15-4. — CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for turn the tables

• cables
• fables
• gables
• labels
• sables
• stables
• disables
• enables
• timetables
• turntables