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Region: General | Usage example: We will ride out the storm and return to normal next quarter.

Ride out the storm

Meaning

Endure hardship until it passes.

Usage

Used when describing patience during turbulence.

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Maritime metaphor for surviving rough weather.

Used since the 18th century among sailors and later generalized.