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Spinners must accept most of those people bring about complete reversal (4,3,6)

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I believe the answer is:

turn the tables

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'spinners' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for turn the tables that I've seen before include "Achieve complete reversal" , "Make a complete reversal" , "Bring about a complete reversal of circumstances" , "Change from losing to winning" , "Gain an advantage from an unfavourable position" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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