English Explanatory Dictionary

swim upstream

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

En-au-swim upstream.ogg

Word forms

swim upstream swims upstream swimming upstream swam upstream swum upstream

Synonyms

do something the hard way
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