Rising Tide (Noun)
Meaning
The occurrence of incoming water (between a low tide and the following high tide); "a tide in the affairs of men which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune" -Shakespeare.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The rising tide of the ocean slowly flooded the beach, covering the sand and pebbles.
- A rising tide of nationalism swept the country, influencing the outcome of the election.
- The rising tide of social media usage has transformed the way companies market their products.
- As the storm approached, the rising tide of the sea threatened to engulf the coastal town.
- The phrase "a rising tide lifts all boats" suggests that economic growth benefits everyone, not just the wealthy.