rising tide

• Expresión metafórica que designa una situación o fuerza que eleva o mejora todo lo que la rodea, usada a menudo en contextos económicos o sociales para sugerir que el crecimiento general beneficia a todos.

A metaphorical expression referring to a situation or force that lifts or improves everything around it, often used in economic or social contexts to suggest that overall growth benefits everyone.

1. Literal meaningB1formal

   The period when the sea level is increasing, moving towards the shore.

   marea creciente

   • The rising tide covered the rocks on the beach.
   • We had to move our towels as the rising tide approached.
   • The rising tide made it difficult to walk along the shore.

2. Figurative meaningB2formal

   A growing or increasing trend, force, or influence, often used in a positive sense.

   marea creciente

   • The rising tide of support for the charity was encouraging.
   • A rising tide of innovation is transforming the industry.
   • The rising tide of public opinion forced the government to act.