1.
dramatic comeback; thrilling reversal; turnaround
A dramatic reversal of fortune, especially a comeback victory in sports, an unexpected turnaround in business, or a surprising change of outcome. The word 劇 (drama) emphasizes the dramatic or theatrical nature of the reversal.
見事な逆転劇だった。
It was a splendid comeback.
逆転劇 is a compound of 逆転 (reversal) + 劇 (drama). The 劇 emphasizes the theatrical, exciting nature of the turnaround.
Common collocations
- 逆転劇を演じる: to stage a dramatic comeback
- 逆転劇が起きる: a turnaround occurs
- 劇的な逆転劇: a dramatic comeback
- 歴史に残る逆転劇: a historic comeback
- 見事な逆転劇: a splendid comeback
Usage
Most frequent in sports journalism (comeback victories), but also used for business turnarounds, political reversals, and election upsets.