flood tide vs upshot

flood tide

noun
  • The highest point of something; a climax. 

  • The period between low tide and the next high tide in which the sea is rising. 

upshot

noun
  • The final result, or outcome of something. 

  • A concise summary. 

  • A positive aspect or consequence, often either unexpected or in contrast to other negative aspects. 

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