Lingo

Reversal of a Situation

6 Words

3m

1.
[turn] the tables
短语

The only question is whether the President can use his extraordinary political skills to turn the tables on his opponents.

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2.
[turn] the tide
短语

He claimed that his government was turning the tide in the war against drugs.

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3.
the shoe is on the other foot
content.sentence

I remember how you used to patronize me, but the shoe is on the other foot now.

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4.
the worm [turn]
content.sentence

After years of being mistreated by their employer, the employees finally had enough, and the worm turned as they went on strike.

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5.
weal and woe
短语

In their marriage, they promised to stand by each other through weal and woe, supporting one another in all circumstances.

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6.
the tide [turn]
content.sentence

For a long time there has been little political freedom, but slowly the tide is turning.

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