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idiomstem the tide (of)(also stem the flow, swell etc (of))to stop a situation that is affecting the whole of an area, country etc, or something that is being done by a lot of people ◆ used especially in business and politics:The White House is very concerned at the flood of illegal immigrants and intends to stem the tide with tighter controls.The departure of Lorenzo should help stem the flow of criticism that has been directed at the airline ever since he took control.The government has introduced a number of job creation schemes in an effort to stem the rising tide of unemployment.
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