tie (one) over

tie (one) over

A common misspelling of the phrase "tide one over," meaning to maintain, sustain, or support one through a lean or difficult time until more of something is acquired, typically food or money. Could you loan me $20? I just need it to tie me over until I get paid on Friday. A: "Here, have a banana, it should tie you over until lunch." B: "I think you mean 'tide you over,' right?" A: "Oops, I always make that mistake."
See also: over, tie
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

tie over

v.
To support someone through a period of difficulty or scarcity: Dinner is not for three hours, but this apple should tie me over.
See also: over, tie
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • (one) could use (something)
  • 1FTR
  • cooking for one
  • (one) could stand (something)
  • drive (one) out of office
  • force (one) out of office
  • force out of office
  • give (one) (one's) head
  • give head
  • give somebody their head