Totally reverse one's losing position (4,3,6)

I believe the answer is:

turn the tables

(Other definitions for turn the tables that I've seen before include "effect complete reversal" , "Reverse fortune" , "Gain an advantage from an unfavourable position" , "Achieve complete reversal" , "Bring about a reversal of fortunes" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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