lift all boats
To benefit all participants; to have a wide-ranging positive effect.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“A strong economy helps to lift all boats.”
“The new technology improved efficiency across the entire company, which helped to lift all boats.”
“By investing in universal education and infrastructure, the government aimed to implement policies that would lift all boats regardless of social status.”
From the proverb a rising tide lifts all boats.
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boy in the boat
The human clitoris.
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float someone's boat
To interest or appeal to someone; to make someone happy.
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fresh off the boat
Newly arrived from a foreign place, especially as an immigrant who is still unfamiliar with the customs and language of their new environment.
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get in the boat and row
To make a substantial effort, especially in cooperation with others in a group; also, to perform one's share of work.
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heavy lifting
The most demanding part of an endeavour; work requiring the most effort, resources, or consideration.
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in the same boat
In the same situation or predicament; having the same problems.
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lift one's game
To improve one's performance through practice or additional effort.
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lift someone's spirits
to cause someone to be cheerful or euphoric.
Last updated August 10, 2026