How to Use flip the script in a Sentence

flip the script

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  • You’re whack for flipping the script and posting this lie just for a look on the internet.
    — Chris Barilla, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • There are other things that Savaiinaea did to flip the script from last season.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Torchieres flip the script with an upward-facing shade that directs light toward the ceiling.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Here are four storylines to watch at training camp to see how close the Falcons might be to flipping the script.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
  • And those terms involved flipping the script, says music writer Caryn Rose.
    — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Seeing that he’s made an inch with Lucky after his explanation, Cary tries to take the mile by flipping the script on her.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Jovic is aware Sunday’s match is a massive opportunity to prove her rapid ascent is no fluke and flip the script on her head-to-head deficit.
    — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Over the past two weeks, European prices have caught up enough to flip the script and send more US LNG tankers there than to Asia.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Team 2022 This is another solid entry, one that flips the script on 2023 by being loaded up front.
    — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Lots of questions heading into this season, but Tech flipped the script under head coach Brent Key, going from slightly worse than the average team to a bit better.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • Then, Heather flips the script on Lisa by mentioning Lisa’s accusation that Angie’s husband was involved with circle jerks.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The Fever outscored Connecticut 39-15 in the second quarter to flip the script and take a 58-43 lead to the locker room at the half.
    — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • For Franklin, the Hokies offered a chance to flip the script after Penn State fans had grown weary of his program banging up against the ceiling that separates top teams from the elite.
    — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • Something of a memento mori, the necklace flips the script on the beetle's role as the harbinger of untimely death in the original film and becomes instead a protective talisman for its wearer.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ unit flipped the script in the second half.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Universal Halloween Horror Nights’ Prince of Darkness haunted house includes a wild scene flipping the script on a notable Osbourne occurrence.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than relying on the familiar visual language of wellness — the clean girl aesthetic and aspirational perfection—Doctor Stolberg deliberately flips the script.
    — Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • For nearly two months, Russia has been in the grip of a fuel crisis, unprecedented in over a quarter century of President Vladimir Putin’s reign, that is helping Ukraine flip the script on its enemy.
    — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 27 July 2026
  • His opponent, Republican Michael Whatley, is trying to flip the script by arguing that Democrats like Cooper helped create today’s affordability headaches.
    — Luke Fountain,megan Cassella, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Manvel is off to its best start since 2017, Barbers Hill has found a spark with transfer quarterback Luke Babin and Brazosport has completely flipped the script after several difficult seasons.
    — Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 28 Sep. 2026
  • After averaging 43 pass attempts per game entering Saturday, FIU flipped the script against LIU, running the ball 39 times compared to just 21 pass attempts.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

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