turn the tide

Idioms  

1. see turn of the tide.

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Example Sentences

The Italian claimed the game, but Norrie broke back, winning seven successive points in his efforts to turn the tide in a first competitive meeting between the players.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The Stoxx 600 Europe Banks index was down around 7% for the year, threatening to turn the tide on a three-year run.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Faster charging speeds aren’t likely to turn the tide for EV sales.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Although Tesla has made an effort to turn the tide in Europe, including by releasing cheaper versions of some cars, analysts, including Deutsche Bank’s Edison Yu, don’t expect material improvement this year.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026

“If you put in these requested forces and increase air and sea effort, we can at least turn the tide to where we are not losing anymore,” commented Air Force Chief of Staff John McConnell.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin