idiom
a rising tide lifts all boats
uh RY-zing TYD lifts AWL BOHTS
ə ˈraɪzɪŋ taɪd lɪfts ɔːl boʊtsListen
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Syllable breakdown
arisingtideliftsallboats
Dictionary meaning
General prosperity benefits everyone.
Examples
- If we grow the overall market, a rising tide lifts all boats — including our competitors'.
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