table-turning

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Meaning · English

A situation where someone gains power or advantage over others who previously had it

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một tình huống mà ai đó giành được quyền lực hoặc lợi thế hơn những người khác

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Literally: tables being turned
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

The new policy led to a table-turning in the company's management structure

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “table-turning” mean?

A situation where someone gains power or advantage over others who previously had it Literally: tables being turned

Is “table-turning” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.