against the tide

Idioms  

1. see swim against the tide.

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Example Sentences

Even with a long-term extension, these insurers could be swimming against the tide for years.

From The Wall Street Journal

We sing a prayer, against the odds, against the tide, for deliverance from the evil within.

From Salon

That was a victory against the tide of big money.

From Salon

We have done little or nothing to stand against the tide.

From Salon

As humanity swims against the tide of rising temperatures, they will also need to solve lingering mysteries regarding these scientific facts.

From Salon