The Boot/Shoe Is On The Other Foot

Synonyms of the boot/shoe is on the other foot

• the tables have turned
• the roles have reversed
• the situation has flipped

Antonyms of the boot/shoe is on the other foot

• the boot is on the right foot
• the shoe is on the correct foot
• the situation remains unchanged

Collocations of the boot/shoe is on the other foot

tables have turned

Frequency: 80 %

After years of being the underdog, the tables have turned and now they are the team to beat.

roles reversed

Frequency: 70 %

In the new play, the roles are reversed with the villain becoming the hero.

positions switched

Frequency: 60 %

In the debate, the positions switched as the opposition gained more support.

circumstances changed

Frequency: 50 %

With the new job offer, her circumstances changed drastically for the better.

Idiomatic Expressions for the boot/shoe is on the other foot

• Phrase: the shoe is on the other foot
  Meaning: When the situation is reversed or the roles are switched.
  Usage: She used to be the one giving orders, but now the shoe is on the other foot and she has to follow instructions.