The underdog team turned the tables and won the game.
turn the tables
idiomTo reverse a situation, so that the advantage has shifted to the party which was previously disadvantaged.
After trailing for most of the match, the player turned the tables with a brilliant final move.
By exposing the corruption within the firm, the whistleblower effectively turned the tables on the executives who had previously silenced him.
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Buggins's turn
A humorous, disparaging term for the appointment of a person by rotation or promotion, on the basis of length of service (it being that person's "turn") rather than merit or level of qualification.
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fence the tables
To make a solemn address to those who present themselves to commune at the Lord's Supper, on the feelings appropriate to the service, in order to hinder, so far as possible, those who are unworthy from approaching the table.
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good turn
A good deed; a thoughtful or selfless act.
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left turn
An unexpected change from the way things seemed to be going.
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serve the turn
To suffice for one's immediate purpose or need.
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star turn
An acting performance which causes the performer to become renowned.
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take a turn
Change in direction, tone, or tendency.
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take a turn for the better
To start to become better; to improve.