swims 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. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of swim upstream
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