swim against the stream

To act or behave in opposition or contrary to what is generally understood, assumed, practiced, or accepted. I had to swim against the stream to get the company to adopt more eco-friendly habits, but I think it will be worth it in the long run.

swim against the stream

To move counter to a prevailing trend.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Muhtar	-	Turkish
Thea	TE-ah (German), THEE-ə (English)	German, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, English
Mcghee	[mə'gi:]
Mairead	-	Scottish
Odell	[əu'del]
Crystin	-	Welsh