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Table flipping is an expression of frustration; it means someone's given up on trying to solve a problem constructively and gotten so angry that they flip the t
by Zarel 11y ago
Table flipping is an expression of frustration; it means someone's given up on trying to solve a problem constructively and gotten so angry that they flip the table over. In context, the relevant part of the metaphor is giving up on the problem.
- logfromblammo 11y agoWhile I have never known anyone to actually flip a whole table before, I have seen someone flip a game board, scattering pawns, cards, and tokens everywhere. It isn't just walking away, it's walking away while giving everybody the finger--a belligerent surrender.