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51Priming of the tide — Priming Prim ing, n. 1. The powder or other combustible used to communicate fire to a charge of gunpowder, as in a firearm. [1913 Webster] 2. (Paint.) The first coating of color, size, or the like, laid on canvas, or on a building, or other… …
52stem the tide (of something) — phrase to stop something from increasing or continuing This rule was used to stem the tide of imported videos. Thesaurus: to limit or control something or someonesynonym Main entry: tide …
53Turn of the Tide — is a 1935 British film directed by Norman Walker.It was the first feature film made by J. Arthur Rank.It is set in a North Yorkshire fishing village, and relates the rivalry between two fishing families. The actors included John Garrick,… …
54On the Breast of the Tide — est un film muet américain réalisé par Colin Campbell et sorti en 1914. Fiche technique Réalisation : Colin Campbell Scénario : J. Edward Hungerford, d après son histoire Date de sortie :  États Unis : 9 janvier 1914… …
55swim with the tide — If you swim with the tide, you do the same as people around you and accept the general consensus. ( Go with the tide is an alternative form.) (Dorking School Dictionary) …
56swim against the tide — • swim against the tide • swim against the current do the opposite of what most people want to do He is always swimming against the tide and never wants to do what his friends are doing …
57ride with the tide — If you ride with the tide, you accept the majority decision …
58stem the tide — to stop something bad which is happening a lot. We have to stem the tide of emigration if our economy is to recover. (often + of) Ohio State were losing 24 48 when Jackson stepped in to stem the tide …
59stem the tide — If people try to stem the tide, they are trying to stop something unpleasant from getting worse, usually when they don t succeed …
60retardation of the tide — 1. : lunitidal interval 2. : retard of the tide 3. : lag of the tide …
