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ride the wave

idiom
Meaning

To take advantage of a profitable period.


Examples
SIMPLE

The company is riding the wave of its recent success.

CONTEXTUAL

After their product went viral on social media, the team decided to ride the wave and increase their marketing budget.

COMPLEX

Rather than fearing the sudden shift in market trends, the savvy entrepreneur chose to ride the wave, securing a dominant position before the competition could react.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    catch a wave

    To derive benefit from a fortunate opportunity; to experience a sudden increase in energy or luck.

  2. 02

    free ride

    An opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.

  3. 03

    full ride

    A scholarship that covers all tuition, and in some cases fees or other educational and living expenses as well.

  4. 04

    go along for the ride

    To accompany someone in a passive manner, or to take a relatively passive or detached role in a project or group activity.

  5. 05

    heat wave

    A period of exceptionally hot weather.

  6. 06

    Nantucket sleigh ride

    An instance of the dragging of a whaleboat across the surface of a body of water by a harpooned whale.

  7. 07

    ride down

    To cause (a horse) to fall when riding.

  8. 08

    ride hard and put away wet

    To mistreat (someone or something); to not properly care for.

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