swim against the tide

To go against or disagree with a prevailing or popularly held opinion or perspective; to act or behave contrary to the majority of others. I really swam against the tide when I was in college with some radical opinions, but as I've grown older I've found myself falling more in line with other people's way of thinking. I don't understand why you always have to swim against the tide instead of making things a little easier on yourself!

swim against the tide

and swim against the current

1. Lit. to swim in a direction opposite to the flow of the water. She became exhausted, swimming against the tide. If you really want strenuous exercise, go out in the stream and swim against the current.

2. Fig. to do something that is in opposition to the general movement of things. Why can't you cooperate? Do you always have to swim against the tide? You always seem to waste your energy swimming against the current.

swim against the tide

If you swim against the tide, you do or say the opposite of what most other people are doing or saying. Sinclair seems to be swimming against the tide by not retiring at 60. Thank you for having the courage to swim against the tide and stand up for the qualities that built this great country. Note: You can also say that someone swims with the tide to mean that they act in the same way as most other people. Many great cathedrals are attempting to swim with the tide and bring in tourists to replace the worshippers who no longer come.

go, swim, etc. with/against the ˈstream/ˈtide

behave/not behave in the same way as most other people: He’s a fashion designer who’s always swum against the stream; his work is very original. Why do you always have to go against the tide?

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释义	swim against the tide swim against the tide To go against or disagree with a prevailing or popularly held opinion or perspective; to act or behave contrary to the majority of others. I really swam against the tide when I was in college with some radical opinions, but as I've grown older I've found myself falling more in line with other people's way of thinking. I don't understand why you always have to swim against the tide instead of making things a little easier on yourself! See also: swim, tide Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. swim against the tide and swim against the current 1. Lit. to swim in a direction opposite to the flow of the water. She became exhausted, swimming against the tide. If you really want strenuous exercise, go out in the stream and swim against the current. 2. Fig. to do something that is in opposition to the general movement of things. Why can't you cooperate? Do you always have to swim against the tide? You always seem to waste your energy swimming against the current. See also: swim, tide McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. swim against the tide If you swim against the tide, you do or say the opposite of what most other people are doing or saying. Sinclair seems to be swimming against the tide by not retiring at 60. Thank you for having the courage to swim against the tide and stand up for the qualities that built this great country. Note: You can also say that someone swims with the tide to mean that they act in the same way as most other people. Many great cathedrals are attempting to swim with the tide and bring in tourists to replace the worshippers who no longer come. See also: swim, tide Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. go, swim, etc. with/against the ˈstream/ˈtide behave/not behave in the same way as most other people: He’s a fashion designer who’s always swum against the stream; his work is very original. Why do you always have to go against the tide? See also: stream, tide Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: swim against the current swim against the stream go against the tide swim upstream swim with the current swim with the stream swim with the tide swim with the tide, to go with the stream go with the tide References in periodicals archive That possibly explains why there has been a plunge on the Timbers triumphing but Portland are not exactly reliable so the advice is to swim against the tide. Earthquakes ready to leave Portland on shaky ground I fear being washed up on the beach and not able to get my bearings to swim against the tide back to my island. Mind Over Matters: Your dreams; WHETHER THEY ARE WONDERFUL, FULL OF WORRY, OR DOWNRIGHT WEIRD, YOUR DREAMS CAN HOLD THE KEY TO YOUR HAPPINESS. KHAMSIN OFFERS AN INSIGHT USA v CUBA ESPN, 8.30pm COSTA RICA v BELIZE ESPN, 11pm TWO hammerings were dished out in the first two Concacaf Group C games and two similiar beatings are anticipated by the markets in tonight's second round of matches, but it could pay to swim against the tide, writes Michael Brear. Outsiders can put up a fight There's little leeway in selling while the weather offers no incentive to swim against the tide. However, while England have tryscoring potential throughout their ranks, Ireland's firepower is housed in their backline and Sporting's hotshot quartet of Brian O'Driscoll, Simon Zebo, Craig Gilroy and Rob Kearney looks a reasonable buy at 17. Rain unlikely to dampen Ireland fireworks display; RUGBY UNION SOMETIMES is pays to swim against the tide of the majority of opinion and there is a case for doing that this evening when Aston Villa entertain Arsenal. Villans showing signs of recovery But the collapse in the Seasiders' price - they are now 8-11 - has offered an opportunity for shrewd punters to swim against the tide. Don't write off brave Pompey; BLACKPOOL v PORTSMOUTH Sky Sports 2, 5.20pm So it's no surprise to see points pitched at just 34-37 for today's Calcutta Cup clash, and the weather forecast does not offer a great deal of hope for anyone looking to swim against the tide. France could run riot against outsiders Italy; RUGBY UNION Current league positions Inter 15th, Lille 3rd Inter Lille (h) 1-2 Juventus (a) 0-0 Valenciennes (a) 1-1 Atalanta (h) 3-1* Sedan (h) 1-0 Chievo (h) 3-1 Lyon (a) 1-0* Lille (h) 0-1* Inter (a) 1-2 Catania (a) 3-1 Auxerre (h) 0-3 Napoli (h) 2-0 Rennes *Cup match Inter can forget domestic woe PUNTERS often have to swim against the tide to get value prices and backing Inter at odds-against to beat Lille is one of those occasions. Inter v Lille 7.45pm, live on Sky Sports interactive It may pay to swim against the tide and oppose him and I am going for Cheltenham fourth Go All The Way to fight it out with Aintree winner Steps To Freedom. Keep the faith and bank on Kauto As a punter I love to swim against the tide and look for value in unfashionable and unheralded competitors. Dark horses can easily lead you down a blind punting alley; BEST OF THE BLOGS However, that quote is almost certainly on the high side and it offers a route to profit for those who want to swim against the tide. The last three Premier League meetings at Eastlands have all been settled by a single goal and, with so much at stake today, it is unlikely that either manager will be adopting a gung-ho approach. Manchester rivals likely to produce tight contest; FOOTBALL But it may pay to swim against the tide and back plenty of points between two sides whose defeats last week leave them looking to establish their position as best of the rest. Defeated duo to serve up high-scoring encounter; WALES v SCOTLAND There is little incentive to swim against the tide in any of those markets, especially as the forecast suggests some rain in the air. Skipper can breach Scottish defence; RUGBY UNION Newcastle's defence was solid against Leicester last week but they rode their luck too and it could pay to swim against the tide. Recommendation Buy Newcastle v Harlequins points 1pt at 39 Sporting Try-shy pair may cut loose; RUGBY UNION STEPHEN DODD has been all the rage for Wales Open glory after finishing fourth at Wentworth and fifth at the London Club, but it may pay to swim against the tide. Veteran could flounder against young upstarts
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