against the wind

A phrase describing movement or progress in the opposite direction of the wind, often used metaphorically to mean facing difficulties, opposition, or adversity while trying to achieve something.

ruФраза, описывающая движение или продвижение в направлении, противоположном ветру, часто используемая метафорически для обозначения столкновения с трудностями, сопротивлением или невзгодами при попытке чего-то достичь.esFrase que describe movimiento o avance en dirección opuesta al viento, usada a menudo metafóricamente para indicar lucha contra dificultades, resistencia o adversidades al intentar lograr algo.frExpression décrivant un mouvement ou une progression dans la direction opposée au vent, souvent utilisée métaphoriquement pour évoquer le fait de faire face à des difficultés, à la résistance ou à l'adversité lorsqu'on cherche à atteindre quelque chose.deWörtlich eine Bewegung entgegen der Windrichtung; bildlich das Handeln trotz Widerständen, Schwierigkeiten oder widriger Umstände.ptExpressão que descreve movimento ou avanço em direção contrária ao vento; usada metaforicamente para indicar enfrentar dificuldades, resistência ou adversidades ao tentar alcançar algo.zh指迎着风、逆风而行，也常比喻面对困难、阻力或逆境，努力达成目标。arعبارة تصف الحركة أو التقدم في اتجاه معاكس للريح، وتُستخدم مجازيًا للإشارة إلى مواجهة الصعوبات أو المقاومة أو الشدائد في سبيل تحقيق هدف ما.

1. Literal meaning B1 formal

   Moving or facing in the opposite direction to the wind.

   • The sailors struggled to sail against the wind.
   • Cycling against the wind is much more tiring.
   • The plane took off against the wind for better lift.

   ruПротив ветраescontra el vientofrcontre le ventdeGegen den WindptContra o ventozh逆风arضد الريح

2. Figurative meaning B2 informal

   Facing difficulties, opposition, or unfavorable conditions.

   • He had to fight against the wind to get his business started.
   • The politician spoke against the wind of public opinion.
   • She succeeded against the wind of criticism from her peers.

   ruПротив ветраescontra el vientofrcontre le ventdeGegen den WindptContra o ventozh逆风而行arضد الريح