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- Practice the English pronunciation of swim upstream with real speech in context.
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- (idiomatic) 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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Meaning
- [Verb]
- (idiomatic) To opt for a difficult course of action when a simpler or safer alternative is available; to make an unwise decision against sound advice.
Practice Nearby Words
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