the worm turns
US /ðə wɜrm tɜrnz/
UK /ðə wɜrm tɜrnz/
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风水轮流转, 形势逆转
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.
在被剥削多年之后，形势逆转，工人们现在要求公平的工资。
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The underdog team finally won the championship; truly, the worm turns.
弱队终于赢得了冠军；真是风水轮流转。