Politically, she tends to 'go against the tide' on her college campus. [=she tends to have different political opinions than most people on her college campus]
He became involved in social issues at the 'high tide' of the civil rights movement. [=at the most active and important time of the civil rights movement]
The team was on a losing streak, but then 'the tide turned' [=their luck changed] and they went on to win the championship.
(..) fish in a barrel. Good work. Where you going? I just might take your advice. Well, the tides are turning. Are you turning with them, Harvey? Did they turn you? Hector Avila. You don't even know, do you? (..)2011 TvShow: Suits Title: Rules of the Game Season: 1 Episode 11