turn the tables (on someone)

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turn the tables (on someone) — idiom

1. to change a situation completely so that you now have the advantage over someone

1.idiom
Definition

to change a situation completely so that you now have the advantage over someone who previously had the advantage over you

Example

After losing three games in a row, Aarav turned the tables on his opponent and won the next four matches.

The smaller company turned the tables on its big competitor by releasing a cheaper product first.