turning of the tide

turning of the tide

A dramatic change or reversal of something, especially a given side's advantage in a competition or conflict. The victory marked a turning of the tide in the war, as allied troops began reclaiming more and more territories overtaken by enemy forces. They were hopeful the success of their latest piece of hardware would prove to be a turning of the tide in their position in the market.

See also: of, tide, turning

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