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It is ill striving against the stream
it is ill striving against the stream
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used to suggest that it is better to work within existing circumstances rather than fighting against something that cannot be changed
Proverb02
used to imply that it is unwise and futile to act contrary to what is generally accepted or practiced, emphasizing the challenge of going against prevailing norms or opinions
Proverb
Voorbeeld
When Tom's company was struggling to keep up with new competitors, Tom reminded his colleagues that it is ill striving against the stream.
Despite his unconventional ideas, John knew that it is ill striving against the stream and decided to conform to the company's dress code.
