Tables are turned meaning

What does the saying 'Tables are turned' mean?

Idiom: Tables are turned

Meaning:

When the tables are turned, the situation has changed giving the advantage to the party who had previously been at a disadvantage.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Furniture and household fittings | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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