Swim upstream

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo opt for a difficult course of action when a simpler or safer alternative is available; to make an unwise decision against sound advice.

"I told my daughter to get her hair dyed at a salon, but she had to swim upstream and do it herself. Now it's a mess."

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