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Meanings of turn the tide in English

Cause a complete reversal of the circumstances.

Synonyms
Examples for "turn the tables"
Examples for "turn the tables"
1
Several tried to turn the tables, accusing News International of withholding evidence.
Reuters
2
Thus, I will turn the tables on him, and see him destroyed.
Chaosbound
3
It was time, Sorina thought, to turn the tables on her enemy.
Gladiatrix
4
Duncan suspected Candace was feeling vulnerable and trying to turn the tables.
Blind Man's Alley
5
But Wall Street is expected to turn the tables again this year.
Reuters
Usage of turn the tide in English
1
Sim said he hopes his new film will help turn the tide.
Reuters
2
How many soldiers does America need to turn the tide in Afghanistan?
Reuters
3
Mr Werner said the Wasp helped turn the tide against the Japanese.
Radio NZ
4
That plus more attention paid to reconstruction just might turn the tide.
Wired
5
Parliament called for collective efforts to turn the tide against the pandemic.
The South African
6
If you're fortunate, the unbelievers shall be enough to turn the tide.
A nameless witch
7
Not a great one, but even useless shits could turn the tide.
The truth of valor
8
Don't think having the Anonymous on your side will turn the tide.
Seven Surrenders
9
I had six weeks to turn the tide and make my book great.
The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair
10
He will have to turn the tide of history to do it, however.
Reuters
11
Golden wings to make new ink and turn the tide of the war.
Seven Wonders of a Once and Future World & Other Stories
12
The appearance of Schwartz in September may help turn the tide.
Reuters
13
The waters of the Yser had helped to turn the tide of war.
The Soul of the War
14
Sadly, the major hot-spots in the country are failing to turn the tide.
The South African
15
We're going to need an ocean to turn the tide on this pandemic.
Radio NZ
16
They won't turn the tide, any more than Tobin's army will.
Hidden Warrior
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Turn the tide across language varieties
South Africa
Common
United States of America
Less common
United Kingdom
Less common