Influence & Involvement - Reversal of a Situation

Dive into English idioms regarding the reversal of a situation, like "turn the tables" and "the shoe is on the other foot".

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English idioms related to Influence & Involvement

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

[sentence]

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

[sentence]

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

[sentence]

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 & Involvement
Having an Effect	The Reason Why	Results & Consequences	Persuasion
Reversal of a Situation	Change	Involvement	Uninvolvement
Ending	Importance & Unimportance	Priority	Main Elements

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