Influence et Implication - Renversement d'une situation

Plongez dans les idiomes anglais concernant le renversement d'une situation, comme "renverser la vapeur" et "la corde est dans l'autre camp".

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to [turn] the tables [Phrase]

to quickly turn a disadvantageous circumstance into a beneficial one

Ex: The only question is whether the President can use his extraordinary political skills to turn the tables on his opponents .

to [turn] the tide [Phrase]

to change an unfavorable situation so that it works to one's advantage

Ex: He claimed that his government was turning the tide in the war against drugs .

to [laugh] on the other side of {one's} [face] [Phrase]

to say that someone's happiness or success will not last long as the situation is about to change

Ex: The league leaders will be laughing on the other side of their faces if they lose tomorrow .

the shoe is on the other foot [phrase]

used to refer to a situation that has completely changed in one's favor

Ex: I remember how you used to patronize me , but the shoe is on the other foot now .

the worm [turn] [phrase]

used to refer to a sudden change in a situation where one or a group of people who were weak, unsuccessful, oppressed, etc. become strong, successful, liberated, etc.

Ex: After years of being mistreated by their employer , the employees finally had enough , and the worm turned as they went on strike .

weal and woe [Phrase]

the contrasting experiences of both prosperity and adversity that individuals may encounter in life

Ex: In their marriage , they promised to stand by each other through weal and woe , supporting one another in all circumstances .

the tide [turn] [phrase]

used to say that a person's opinion or a situation has changed

Ex: For a long time there has been little political freedom, but slowly the tide is turning.

Influence et Implication
Avoir un effet	La raison pour laquelle	Résultats & Conséquences	Persuasion
Renversement d'une situation	Change	Involvement	Non-implication
Ending	Importance & Non-importance	Priority	Éléments principaux