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
Othniel	AWTH-nee-əl (English)	Biblical
Antigone	[æn'tigəni:]
Vargas	['wa:gəs]
Yefim	ye-FEEM, ee-FEEM	Russian
Abdias	-	Biblical Latin
Eleonoora	E-le-o-no:-rah	Finnish (Rare)