Is It Tie Or Tide Me Over?
The correct phrase is “tide me over”, which means to provide temporary help or support until a difficult or challenging situation is over. The phrase originated from the idea of providing a temporary supply of food and water to someone stranded on a boat until the tide changed and they could continue on their journey. The phrase “tie me over” is a common mistake that has emerged due to the similarity in sound between the words “tide” and “tie”.