Spanish Expression · Native
darle la vuelta a la tortilla
to turn the tables / to reverse a situation
Pronunciation: DAR-leh lah VWEL-tah ah lah tor-TEE-yah
Meaning
To completely reverse a situation or position, often to one's advantage.
Example
Pensábamos que perderíamos, pero logramos darle la vuelta a la tortilla y ganamos el partido.
We thought we would lose, but we managed to turn the tables and won the game.
Common mistakes & tips
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