Worried About Robots Taking Jobs—This Woman Is Turning The Tables
turn the tables: to reverse a situation so that you now have an advantage over someone or something that previously had an advantage over you
Many people worry about the rise of robots and artificial intelligence. Machines are taking over tasks in factories, offices, and even restaurants. In the future, some wonder if humans will still have a place in the workforce.
But one restaurant owner in China is turning the tables looking to replace the robots. She’s a robot impersonator who serves her customers with mechanical precision. Amazingly, she is able to control her breath and doesn’t even blink. Her performance is so convincing that many people think she’s an actual machine.
Watch the video below to see the incredible robot impersonator that has everyone fooled.
Sample sentences
When the journalist tried to embarrass the politician with tough questions, she turned the tables by revealing the journalist’s own controversial past.
The bully teased James every day at school. One day, James turned the tables by joking back and embarrassed him in front of everyone.
The coach was always criticizing the players for being slow. During a practice game, the players turned the tables by challenging the coach to play—and he couldn’t keep up!
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