againsttheflow
adverbUK /əˈɡenst ðə fləʊ/
US /əˈɡenst ðə floʊ/
Doing something in a different way from most people.
She likes to swim againsttheflow and wear bright colors when everyone else wears gray.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Moving in the opposite direction to the water or crowd.
The little fish swam againsttheflow of the river.
3. Going against what most people think or do.
He went againsttheflow and chose to walk to school instead of taking the bus.
4. Not following the usual rules or habits.
Her art goes againsttheflow, using only recycled paper.