"roll tide" meaning in English

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Phrase

IPA: /ɹoʊl taɪd/
Etymology: From the University of Alabama's fight song Yea Alabama, which ends in the words “Go, roll to victory, Hit your stride, You're Dixie's football pride, Crimson Tide! [Roll Tide, Roll Tide!]”. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} roll tide
  1. An all-purpose term of enthusiasm in support of the University of Alabama football team. Categories (topical): College sports
    Sense id: en-roll_tide-en-phrase-iygYsbxp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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