Meaning of 'Stem the tide'
What does the saying 'Stem the tide' mean?
Idiom: Stem the tide
Meaning:
If people try to stem the tide, they are trying to stop something unpleasant from getting worse, usually when they don't succeed.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Weather |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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