How to Pronounce "tide over"
expression
ˈtaɪd/ /ˈoʊvɝ
TYDE-oh-ver
tˈaɪd/ /ˈəʊvɐ
TYDE-oh-vuh
Definition
To help someone get through a difficult period, usually by giving them what they need for a short time, like money or resources.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtaɪd/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
tˈaɪd/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TYDE-oh-ver
UK
TYDE-oh-vuh
Listen in Context
Can you lend me some money to tide over until Friday?
Her parents sent food to tide her over during exams.
The soup was enough to tide over the hungry travelers.
That small loan really tided me over until I found a new job.