Turns the Table

Etymology:

• This particular phrase is from the early 17th and it’s having two possibilities of origin. Various tabletop board games, such as backgammon, chess and checkers, players use to turn the tables as the part of the game. Two-sided top tables were also used. One side of the table was smoother and polished that was mainly used for eating whereas the other one was a bit rough that was used for working. You can turn the table according to your requirements. Whenever, you turn the table, which means a complete reversal to a particular situation.