turn the tables
US /tɜrn ðə ˈteɪbəlz/
UK /tɜːn ðə ˈteɪbəlz/
成语
扭转局面, 反败为胜
to reverse a situation, especially so that someone who was in a weaker position is now in a stronger position
示例:
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After being down by two goals, the team managed to turn the tables and win the match.
在落后两球后，球队成功扭转局面并赢得了比赛。
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She was always the underdog, but she finally managed to turn the tables on her rival.
她总是处于劣势，但最终成功扭转了局面，战胜了对手。