A rising tide lifts all boats meaning

What does the saying 'A rising tide lifts all boats' mean?

Idiom: A rising tide lifts all boats

Meaning: This idiom, coined by John F Kennedy, describes the idea that when an economy is performing well, all people will benefit from it.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Nature | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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