tide over

“In spite of the twists and turns, I believe the United States will tide over the crisis and difficulties,” he said.

He ascends the pulpit and pours them as a purple tide over souls that are parched and perishing.

If only enough money might be earned to tide over the present evil day, all might be well.

That is merely the expression of a weak gratitude towards the person who helps to tide over a dreary interval.

Fortunately we have managed to tide over that transitory state, and have produced the Japan of the present day.'

It was the first great trial which the new Government had to undergo, but it managed to tide over the difficulties.