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stem the tide

idiom

To slow or stop the flow of something.


Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    stem the rose

    To have anal sex; to insert one's penis (stem) into another's anus (rose).

  2. 02

    tide over

    To support or sustain (someone), especially financially, for a limited period.

  3. 03

    turn the tide

    To undergo a change or reversal of a general trend.

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