tide over 渡过难关
tide someone over 帮助某人度过难关
A: We are running out of cash before the end of the month.
A：我们在月底前快没钱了。
B: Don't worry, this small loan should tide you over.
B：别担心，这笔小额贷款应该能让你撑过去。
1) 帮助（某人）渡过难关
2) 维持，支撑
3) 随潮汐涨落
1. 帮助（某人）渡过难关
verb
1. To help someone to get through a difficult period, often by providing food or money.