Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ride-the-wave
idiom
/raɪd ðə weɪv/
Definition
To take advantage of a trend or situation for personal benefit.
Examples
- After the success of her first album, she decided to ride the wave and released another one quickly.
- The company is riding the wave of new technology to increase its profits.
Meaning
This phrase means to go along with something that is currently popular or successful, using that momentum to achieve one’s own goals.
Synonyms
- capitalize on
- take advantage of
- go with the flow
