go/swim with/against the tide

phrase

: to think or behave in a way that agrees/disagrees with how most other people think or behave.

Politically, she tends to go against the tide on her college campus.

Examples of go/swim with/against the tide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The value investor prides himself on making investments that go against the tide. — Cnbc.com Staff, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025

But throughout his career, Michaels has learned to swim with the tide. — Stephen Battagliostaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022

Meantime, civilians and critics, date-night viewers and arts journalists alike swim against the tide of endless streaming options. — Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com, 12 Apr. 2021

Don’t be scared to voice your opinions and swim against the tide. — Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019