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The shoe is on the other foot

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Reversed SituationPlay
The phrase indicates a complete switch in roles or situations, often with a sense of irony SlideHe used to be the coach, but the shoe is on the other foot now and he's the player.
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Common RevealPlay
It's often used to reveal a change in dynamics that might be surprising or unexpected SlideShe always won our games, but the shoe is on the other foot this time.
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Not LiteralPlay
Remember, this phrase is metaphorical and never refers to actual footwear SlideHe laughed last year, but with the shoe on the other foot, he's not laughing now.