against the current

against the current

In contradiction to what is popular or expected. It was difficult to go against the current, but, in the end, I was able to get the team to agree that my proposal is a good idea.
See also: current
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • current
  • the thing is
  • the thing is...
  • agree to
  • the thing of it is
  • (You) got it?
  • (You) got that?
  • term
  • turn state's evidence
  • (Do) you feel (me)?
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In a rather interesting slip of tongue, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) workers called party supremo Nawaz Sharif Choora'while raising slogans against the current government and Prime Minister Imran Khan.
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And finally, prosecutors there actively fight against the President who is in power, and in our country the Government can not quickly absolve the charges against the current opposition.
TRAMP AND THE RING
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Summary: If the Indian rupee moves to 70 against the dollar, the dirham will be trading at 19.05 against the current level of 18.50.
Hold on to your cash: Indian rupee may weaken further
The chief commissioner office budget has also been increased to Rs1,499 million against the current year's Rs935 million.
Police get increase of Rs69 million in budget