to swim against the tide
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to do or think the exact opposite of what most people are doing or thinking
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Idiom
Informal
例
Despite widespread criticism, she chose to swim against the tide and pursue her unconventional artistic style.
to do or think the exact opposite of what most people are doing or thinking
IdiomInformal
