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Gegen den Strom schwimmen

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Gegen den Strom schwimmen

GAY-gen den SHTROM SHVIM-men
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📖 Literal Translation
To swim against the current
💡 Meaning
To act contrary to prevailing opinion or trends; to go against the grain.
🌍 Equivalent:"To swim against the current/tide; to go against the grain"

Example Sentences

1

Es erfordert Mut, gegen den Strom zu schwimmen.

It takes courage to swim against the current.

2

Sie schwimmt oft gegen den Strom, um ihre eigenen Überzeugungen zu verteidigen.

She often goes against the grain to defend her own beliefs.

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