ride a/the wave of
phrase
: to experience a time when many people share a strong feeling or attitude about something at the same time
a time when the mayor was still riding a wave of public approval
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“Ride a/the wave of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ride%20a%2Fthe%20wave%20of. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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