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Meaning of swim upstream | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To opt for a difficult course of action when a simpler or safer alternative is available; to make an unwise decision against sound advice.

idiomatic

Examples

“I told my daughter to get her hair dyed at a salon, but she had to swim upstream and do it herself. Now it's a mess.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

swim with sharks swime swimmand swimmed swimmest swimmeth