"renverser la vapeur" meaning in French

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Verb

IPA: /ʁɑ̃.vɛʁ.se la va.pœʁ/
Etymology: A reference to steam locomotives. Head templates: {{fr-verb}} renverser la vapeur
  1. (figuratively) to turn the tide, to turn things around; to change course Tags: figuratively
    Sense id: en-renverser_la_vapeur-fr-verb-x~AeEyI~ Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header

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