A bit late

Well, the eclipse lived up to its reputation. Quite an experience.

Little Red Riding Hood?

Or it could be to inform on someone. Literally though, it's to suddenly turn something over, as in one flipped the pancakes. Opinions also flip. What you're suggesting could also be flipped out... English is a bitch.

How can one tell the difference?

Flipped

Many happy returns

Birds of winter.

Fuddle duddle. Plus ça change

Snow has finally returned. Two days of skiing so far.