How to Pronounce "swim against the tide"
expression
SWIM uh-GAYNST thuh TIDE
swim uh-GENST thuh TIDE
Definition
To go against what most people are doing or thinking, especially when it is difficult; to act in a way that is different from the majority.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɪm/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtaɪd
British English
swˈɪm/ /ɐɡˈɛnst/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWIM uh-GAYNST thuh TIDE
UK
swim uh-GENST thuh TIDE
Listen in Context
It's not easy to swim against the tide when everyone disagrees with you.
He chose to swim against the tide and started his own business.
Sometimes you have to swim against the tide to make a difference.
She always swims against the tide and never follows trends just to fit in.