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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 quickly turn a disadvantageous circumstance into a beneficial one

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

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

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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 challengesthe shoe is on the other foot, and she 's seeking guidance .
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the worm turn
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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 eventuallythe worm turned, and the people rose up to demand freedom and democracy .
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weal and woe
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the contrasting experiences of both prosperity and adversity that individuals may encounter in life

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

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