turn the tables (v)
turn the tide (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 30
def cause a complete reversal of the circumstances
examples The tables are turned now that the Republicans are in power!
Frame - 1 Something ----s
Frame - 2 Somebody ----s
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Hypernym change by reversal, turn, reverse
Incoming links
Hyponym change by reversal, turn, reverse

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