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flip the script
To change or reverse something dramatically. Wow, they really flipped the script on their opponents after the intermission. The score went from 0-3 to 5-3! The votes in the swing state may flip the script in this election. I didn't expect that team full of rookies to flip the script and score 20 unanswered points in a playoff game!
flip the script on (someone or something)
To change or reverse something dramatically. Wow, they really flipped the script on their opponents after the intermission. The score went from 0-3 to 5-3! The independent candidate is determined to flip the script on this whole election. I didn't expect that team full of rookies to flip the script on the playoff bracket and sweep the regular season champions.
stick to the script
To continue to follow the existing plan, outline, guidelines, directions, etc. We need each department to stick to the script if we're going to get this product ready in time for Christmas. You've got all the notes you need to give the presentation yourself. Just stick to the script, and you'll be fine.
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flip the script
1. tv. to lie; to change one’s story. The guy flips the script depending on whose listening.
2. tv. to reverse positions in a situation; to turn the tables on someone. Now he’s the one who’s in trouble! That’s really flipping the script!
script(t)
n. a note; any piece of paper with a written message. (Underworld.) Make him sign this script before you let him in on the deal.
script
verbSee scriptt
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