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Gegen den Strom schwimmen

To act contrary to prevailing opinion or trends; to go against the grain

In German

Gegen den Strom schwimmen

GAY-gen den SHTROM SHVIM-men

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.

FAQ

How do you say "To act contrary to prevailing opinion or trends; to go against the grain" in German?

"To act contrary to prevailing opinion or trends; to go against the grain" in German is "Gegen den Strom schwimmen" (GAY-gen den SHTROM SHVIM-men). Example: Es erfordert Mut, gegen den Strom zu schwimmen..

To abandon someone in a difficult situation; to leave someone in the lurch

Jemanden im Regen stehen lassen

YAY-man-den im RAY-gen SHTAY-en LAS-sen

To die; to kick the bucket

Ins Gras beißen

Ins GRAS BY-sen

In a remote, desolate, or isolated place

Wo sich Fuchs und Hase gute Nacht sagen

Voh zikh FUKS unt HAH-zeh GOO-teh NAKHT ZAH-gen

Children often resemble their parents in character or behavior; like father, like son/daughter

Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm

Der AP-fel felt nikht VYT fom SHTAM