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English - United States - Extended English idiom corpus

swim against the tide

swim against the tide

Meaning

Act against the prevailing opinion or trend.

Usage example

Use "swim against the tide" when act against the prevailing opinion or trend.

Cultural context

A common English idiom or proverb included for public search discovery, learning, and IdiomBridge app promotion.

Related idioms

English - Zambia It takes a village. English - United States Do not count your chickens before they hatch. English - Canada The early bird catches the worm. English - United Kingdom A stitch in time saves nine.