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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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to say that someone's happiness or success will not last long as the situation is about to change
the shoe is on the other foot
[sentence]
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 .
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: The nation had been subject to a dictatorship for decades , but eventuallythe worm turned, and the people rose up to demand freedom and democracy .
weal and woe
[phrase]
the contrasting experiences of both prosperity and adversity that individuals may encounter in life
the tide turn
[sentence]
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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