against the wind

• Wörtlich eine Bewegung entgegen der Windrichtung; bildlich das Handeln trotz Widerständen, Schwierigkeiten oder widriger Umstände.

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.

1. Literal meaningB1formal

   Moving or facing in the opposite direction to the wind.

   Gegen den 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.

2. Figurative meaningB2informal

   Facing difficulties, opposition, or unfavorable conditions.

   Gegen den Wind

   • 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.