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swim upstream

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  1. swim upstreamverb

    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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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of swim upstream in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of swim upstream in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of swim upstream in a Sentence

  1. W. C. Fields:

    Remember, a dead fish can float downstream, but it takes a live one to swim upstream.

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