idiom
Turn the tide
TURN thuh TYD
/tɜːrn ðə taɪd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
turnthetide
Dictionary meaning
To reverse a situation that has been going badly; to shift momentum in one's favor after a period of disadvantage.
Examples
- A single viral marketing campaign turned the tide for the struggling startup.
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