Examples of 'back the tide' in a sentence
Meaning of "back the tide"
'Back the tide' is an idiomatic phrase that means to try to prevent or reverse a negative or challenging situation. It implies taking action to counteract the effects or influence of something unfavorable or overwhelming
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back the tide
To push back the tide of criminal recidivism.
Tuvalu struggles to hold back the tide.
He tried to turn back the tide and nearly drowned.
A community in decline turns back the tide.
They will hold back the tide of change for as long as they can.
Its like holding back the tide.
When we went back the tide water had already reached right below his eyes.
Like trying to hold back the tide.
Holding back the tide with that fountain pen Lucy gave him.
And we had to roll back the tide of.
Turning back the tide in flood-threatened regions.
But there was no turning back the tide.
How can we turn back the tide of money in politics?
All in the name of holding back the tide.
When we went back the tide water had Lighter, lighter.
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You can not hold back the tide.
Fighting back the tide of DC negativity, Aquaman is a lot of fun and brilliantly shot.
A dam to hold back the tide.
The kingdoms forces, attacked on all fronts, were barely able to hold back the tide.
I could hold back the tide.
We must do all that we can to turn back the tide.
The wind is holding back the tide lf it veers round.
King Canute attempting to hold back the tide.
Attempts to hold back the tide of transition will inevitably fail . ”.
The north wind is turning back the tide.
Far from holding back the tide of neo-liberalism - he is the implementer.
You will not turn back the tide.
I feel a bit like that King Farouk trying to hold back the tide.
You are trying to hold back the tide with a broom.
This is a little like King Canute trying to hold back the tide.
James can not hold back the tide any longer.
Moat Cailin was the only thing holding back the tide.
But no one could hold back the tide of bubonic plague.
Ever since, some have been trying to turn back the tide.
Are not going to roll back the tide of social change.
Once fully operational, it can begin to help turn back the tide.
I think you might sooner hold back the tide than tame the mountains.
Those otter eyes . Like two full moons pulling back the tide.
You can not turn back the tide of history!
Someone should. You will not turn back the tide.
You are trying to hold back the tide with a broom . What good are you doing?
This is like trying to hold back the tide.
Can organizations hold back the tide of cloud adoption?
Like old King Canute, we can not turn back the tide.
It is futile to try and hold back the tide of human history.
But, it is like trying to hold back the tide.
Can't hold back the tide.
Cut him loose. The north wind, it's turning back the tide.
Kiltimagh -- a community in decline turns back the tide Portugal, the Gandra Leisure Centre.
You couldn't have fought harder. You can't hold back the tide.
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Time and tide wait for no man
Tide will be coming in like hell tonight
I believe the tide has turned against us
