Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turn-the-tide
idiom
/tɜrn ðə taɪd/
Definition
To change the direction of an ongoing situation, usually in a favorable way.
Examples
- The team was losing, but the new strategy helped them turn the tide in the second half.
- Her research findings turned the tide in public opinion about the project.
Meaning
The phrase denotes a significant shift that alters the outcome of a series of events, often in a positive manner.
Synonyms
- change the course
- shift the momentum
- reverse the situation
