Turn-the-tables Synonyms

To make different
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. reverse conditions
  2. reverse circumstances
  3. give one a taste of his own medicine
  4. hoist one with his own petard
Cause a complete reversal of the circumstances
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. turn-the-tide

Turn-the-tables Sentence Examples

  • The flipside, though, is hard to argue with - the PlayStation 2's success dwarfed that of the Xbox, and few expect the Microsoft to turn the tables completely - if at all - with the Xbox 360.

  • That said, let me turn the tables and ask you a question.

  • You can even decide to turn the tables and review the reviewer's site, increasing your linking power even more.