![to [turn] the tables](/assets/img/no-pic-700w.png "to [turn] the tables")
to quickly turn a disadvantageous circumstance into a beneficial one
扭转局面, 反败为胜
Ex: The only question is whether the President can use his extraordinary political skills to turn the tables on his opponents.
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登录to turn the tide
[短语]
to change an unfavorable situation so that it works to one's advantage
扭转局势, 反转局面
Ex: He claimed that his government was turning the tide in the war against drugs.
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登录to say that someone's happiness or success will not last long as the situation is about to change
得意不了多久, 很快就笑不出来
Ex: The league leaders will be laughing on the other side of their faces if they lose tomorrow.
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登录used to refer to a situation that has completely changed in one's favor
现在形势反过来了, 局势转而对他有利
Ex: I remember how you used to patronize me, but the shoe is on the other foot now.
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[句子]
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.
弱者终于反击, 受压迫者站了起来
Ex: After years of being mistreated by their employer, the employees finally had enough, and the worm turned as they went on strike.
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登录weal and woe
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the contrasting experiences of both prosperity and adversity that individuals may encounter in life
荣辱祸福, 悲欢苦乐
Ex: In their marriage, they promised to stand by each other through weal and woe, supporting one another in all circumstances.
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[句子]
used to say that a person's opinion or a situation has changed
形势发生变化, 风向变了
Ex: For a long time there has been little political freedom, but slowly the tide is turning.
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