Ride the wave
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To roll with success or trends, coasting high.
Origin
From 20th-century America, tied to 1960s surf; 'ride the wave' meant mastery, slang by 1970s for flow. A 1975 'Newsweek' uses it for a boom.
Usage Examples
- She's riding the wave of her new hit.
- Ride the wave; sales are up!
- He rode the wave of that tech boom.
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