ride the crest of the wave: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  General Englishneutralliteral
  • To surf on or follow the highest part of a wave.

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  • The surfer expertly rode the crest of the wave, balancing perfectly as the water surged beneath him.

    El surfista montó con destreza la cresta de la ola, equilibrándose perfectamente mientras el agua se agitaba debajo de él.

  • We watched as the boat rode the crest of the wave, rocking gently with the ocean's rhythm.

    Observamos cómo el barco se movía sobre la cresta de la ola, balanceándose suavemente con el ritmo del océano.

  • He tried to ride the crest of the wave during the storm, but the rough seas made it difficult.

    Intentó montar la cresta de la ola durante la tormenta, pero el mar agitado lo dificultaba.

  • The dolphins rode the crest of the wave, leaping playfully as they moved through the water.

    Los delfines montaban la cresta de la ola, saltando juguetonamente mientras se desplazaban por el agua.

• 2.

  General Englishfigurativeneutral
  • To be at the height of success, popularity, or favorable circumstances and to make the most of that advantageous position.

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  • After their hit single topped the charts for weeks, the band was definitely riding the crest of the wave, enjoying every bit of their newfound fame.

    Después de que su sencillo alcanzara la cima de las listas durante semanas, la banda definitivamente estaba en la cresta de la ola, disfrutando cada momento de su nueva fama.

  • If you want to ride the crest of the wave, you have to capitalize on the current market trends before they fade away.

    Si quieres estar en la cresta de la ola, tienes que aprovechar las tendencias actuales del mercado antes de que desaparezcan.

  • She had been riding the crest of the wave throughout her career, with one successful project after another boosting her reputation.

    Ella había estado en la cresta de la ola durante toda su carrera, con un proyecto exitoso tras otro que aumentaban su reputación.