turning tables

to change a situation so that you now have an advantage over someone who previously had an advantage over you turning tables" means doing the same thing to the other person. For example if someone hurts you, you find a way to turn the tables and hurt them too.

turning tables means doing the same thing to the other person. For example if someone hurts you, you find a way to turn the tables and hurt them too.
She turned the tables on her rival with allegations of corruption.

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