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Wpływ i Zaangażowanie - Odwrócenie Sytuacji

Zanurz się w angielskich idiomach dotyczących odwrócenia sytuacji, takich jak "odwrócić stół" i "but jest na drugiej nodze".

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English idioms related to Influence & Involvement
to [turn] the tables

to quickly turn a disadvantageous circumstance into a beneficial one

Ex: She was initially behind in the competition, but her determination and hard work helped her turn the tables and win the championship.
to [turn] the tide

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

Ex: Public awareness campaigns on climate change aim to turn the tide against environmental degradation.
to [laugh] on the other side of {one's} [face]

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

Ex: His confident predictions about the election had him laughing on the other side of his face when the results were announced.
the shoe is on the other foot

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

Ex: She used to be the one giving advice, but now, with her own challenges, the shoe is on the other foot, and she's seeking guidance.
the worm [turn]

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: The nation had been subject to a dictatorship for decades, but eventually, the worm turned, and the people rose up to demand freedom and democracy.
weal and woe

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

Ex: The nation's history is marked by its people's resilience through weal and woe, as they faced both triumphs and challenges.
the tide [turn]

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

Ex: The team was on a losing streak, but then the tide turned and they went on to win the championship.
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