the worm turns
US /ðə wɜrm tɜrnz/
UK /ðə wɜrm tɜrnz/
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形勢が逆転する, 弱者が強者になる
used to say that a person or group that has been weak or submissive suddenly becomes strong and powerful, often turning the tables on their oppressors
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After years of being exploited, the worm turns and the workers are now demanding fair wages.
何年もの搾取の後、形勢が逆転し、労働者たちは今、公正な賃金を要求している。
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The underdog team finally won the championship; truly, the worm turns.
弱小チームがついに優勝した。まさに形勢逆転だ。