into the wind

• Expressão que indica movimento ou direção diretamente contra o vento, usada em vela, aviação ou metaforicamente para descrever ações contrárias à resistência ou às dificuldades.

A phrase meaning to move or face directly against the direction of the wind, often used in sailing, aviation, or metaphorically to describe proceeding despite opposition or difficulty.

1. Against the wind directionB2formal

   Moving or facing directly opposite to the direction the wind is blowing.

   Contra o vento

   • The sailors turned the boat into the wind to slow down.
   • He walked into the wind, feeling the cold air on his face.
   • The plane took off into the wind for better lift.

2. Facing a challengeC1informal

   To confront a difficult situation or opposition directly.

   Contra o vento

   • She decided to go into the wind and speak out against the policy.
   • The company is sailing into the wind with its new risky strategy.
   • He always prefers to move into the wind rather than avoid problems.