swam upstream

A form of swim upstream — To opt for a difficult course of action when a simpler or safer alternative is available; to make an unwise decision against sound advice.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of swim upstream
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swam upstream. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/swam%20upstream

MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “swam upstream,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/swam%20upstream.

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