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swim against the stream
swim against the stream
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.
See also:
stream
,
swim
swim against the stream
To move counter to a prevailing trend.
See also:
stream
,
swim
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AdorjÁN
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Hungarian
RikÁRd
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Hungarian
Sokrates
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Ancient Greek
Augusta
ow-GUWS-tah
(German, Polish)
, ow-GOOS-tah
(Italian)
, ə-GUS-tə
(English)
German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, English, Ancient Roman
Arend
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Dutch, German
IonatÁN
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Irish
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