CARDS, TURNING THE

reversing conditions or circumstances completely. A variation o f turning the tables. The phrase comes from the old custom of reversing the table or board, in games such as chess and draughts, so that the opponent's relative position is altogether changed. —SHSBC Binder 32 Approved Glossary

reversing conditions or circumstances completely. A variation of turning the tables. The phrase comes from the old custom of reversing the table or board, in games such as chess and draughts, so that the opponent's relative position is altogether changed.