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 [turn] the tables [phrase]

to quickly turn a disadvantageous circumstance into a beneficial one

Ex: With a sudden twist of events , the underdog team managed to turn the tables and secure a victory .

to [turn] the tide [phrase]

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

Ex: Wow , they really turned the tide on their opponents by scoring 20 unanswered points !

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: She laughed on the other side of her face when her seemingly lucrative investment turned into a loss .

the shoe is on the other foot [sentence]

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

Ex: In the rivalry between the two teams , this season , the shoe is on the other foot , with the underdog team leading the competition .

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: When the previously submissive character in the story decided to take a stand , it was a moment when the worm turned .

weal and woe [phrase]

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

Ex: Life is a journey filled with weal and woe , and it 's essential to appreciate the lessons that both prosperity and adversity bring .

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