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.
(..) ...tomorrow. Dragon classifications. Strike class. Fear class. Mystery class. Thunderdrum. This reclusive dragon inhabits sea caves and dark tide pools. When startled, the Thunderdrum produces a concussive sound that can kill a man at close range. Extremely dangerous. Kill on sight. (..)2010 How to Train Your Dragon
(..) Relax, kid. Being too hung over to chase a perp? That's a classic old-school move. You know, you are one of the last few good cops fighting against the rising tide of hair bags. That's what you're gonna say in your article? Ah, don't worry, you're gonna come out lookin' real good. Especially after (..)2013 TvShow: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Title: Old School Season: 1 Episode 8
(..) A little bit more. With the weapon by my side, all of China will bow before me. We move out in three days, when the moon is full and the tide is high. Now, you old goat, why don't you tell me my... Fortune? Future. I was going to say future. Look into your bowl (..)2011 Kung Fu Panda 2