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

This turns the tables on them, with one of crypto's biggest and most established companies working to appeal to wealthy investors who may want options with a range of strategies and asset classes. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

The heirs or representatives of Jews who lost artworks during the Holocaust are hoping that the passage of a new law in California and a second one at the federal level will turn the tables in their favor. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Universal Halloween Horror Nights includes a scene in its Prince of Darkness haunted house that turned the tables on an iconic Ozzy Osbourne moment from 1982. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026

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

Rhymes for turn the tables

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