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Turn the tables 

Reverse the positions of adversaries. The phrases is often used when the weaker position subsequently becomes dominant.
Don't turn the tables on me, that's your fault!
Turn the tables by alexculli September 23, 2011
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turn over a new leaf 

To make a change in one's actions or attitude.
I think I should turn over a new leaf when it comes to what I write on this website.
John: "I'm gonna go turn in."

Robert: "Good night!"
turn in by turnturnturn March 13, 2010

turn 'round 

A phrase used to articulate a command when dealing with a less than intelligent person or someone who has made a poor decision (i.e a dumbass). Generally followed by the assumption you're going to penetrate their anus.
Dude! You broke into a house that is owned by a cop?! Turn 'round. Just turn 'round.
turn 'round by Wax Larry April 1, 2017

Turn signal 

A mythical object, believed to be found inside automobiles in or around Philadelphia.
If only there was a way to signal this turn so the person behind me knows what my intentions are. Oh well I'm from philly and wouldn't use a turn signal anyway.
Turn signal by Coooolringi March 3, 2014

turn in your man card 

instructional phrase (spoken in a manner which can only be termed as pure disgust)used by one male to another male who has clearly shown he has lost all vestige of manhood.....
When Carl was spotted purchasing a movie ticket to "Eat,Pray Love" ,his pal in line to see Jackie Chan starring as "Jackie Chan in The Jackie Chan Story" yelled out ,"Hey,dude, now you gotta turn in your man card"..........