Question

Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
“To turn tables”.

A) To reverse success
B) To treat with contempt
C) To defeat
D) To engage oneself
E) To oppose

Answer 1

Hint:
A phrase is a group of words. It is not a complete sentence and is used to express a particular thing or emotion.

Complete answer:

The phrase “to turn tables” means to change or reverse the situation where the person is involved. The change brought is in favor of the person over the opponent. For example, Ram suddenly turned the tables in the finale of the boxing match.
Therefore, we will analyze each option based on the meaning given above.
Option A stats that the phrase to turn tables means to reverse the success. And as mentioned in the meaning above, the phrase implies a change that leads to the reversal of the success of the opponent. The person gains advantage over the opponent Therefore, this is possibly the correct meaning, and option A will be correct.
Option B is also incorrect. This is because the meaning of the phrase does not necessarily imply that the opponent will be treated with contempt or disrespect.
 Option C states the meaning is to defeat. This cannot be possibly correct. This is because the meaning of the phrase states that the change in situation brings advantage for the person over the opponent but this does not necessarily mean that it can lead to the defeat of the opponent.
To engage oneself is nowhere related to the phrase to turntables. Because the phrase means a change in the situation. Therefore, option D is also incorrect.
The phrase means to fight against the opponent but to oppose is not the suitable meaning. The phrase means to change the situation in one's favor. Therefore, option E is also incorrect.
Thus, option A is the correct answer.

Note: All the given meanings should be keenly analyzed. More than one option can seem to be correct but the most suitable one needs to be identified.