turn the tables
扭转局面，改变优势或不利情况
形容反败为胜
英文释义
to reverse a situation, typically resulting in a shift of power or fortune
例句
The underdog team turned the tables and won the championship.
典故来源
源自棋类游戏，转动棋盘扭转局势，比喻力量对比反转。