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ride a wave of

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ride a wave of something

also ride the wave of something

to be helped by being connected to something attractive or interesting The president rode a wave of good feeling among voters that made it impossible for him to lose the election.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of ride a wave (to stand on a board moving across the rolling surface of the sea)

See also: of, ride, wave