contre vents et marées

Elle a défendu son projet contre vents et marées.
She defended her project against all odds.
Il est resté fidèle à ses convictions contre vents et marées.
He stayed true to his convictions come what may.
L'association a survécu contre vents et marées.
The association survived despite every obstacle.
Ils ont poursuivi leurs recherches contre vents et marées.
They continued their research against all odds.
Ce journal indépendant existe encore contre vents et marées.
This independent newspaper still exists in spite of everything.

Palavras semelhantes

malgré tout

en dépit des obstacles

Elle a défendu son projet contre vents et marées.
She defended her project against all odds.
L'association a survécu contre vents et marées.
The association survived despite every obstacle.
Ils ont poursuivi leurs recherches contre vents et marées.
They continued their research against all odds.
Il est resté fidèle à ses convictions contre vents et marées.
He stayed true to his convictions come what may.
Ce journal indépendant existe encore contre vents et marées.
This independent newspaper still exists in spite of everything.

malgré tout

en dépit des obstacles

Imagem náutica: ventos e marés representam forças contrárias.

O que significa a expressão?

Contra ventos e marés.

Refere-se necessariamente ao mar?

Não, o uso é geralmente figurado.

Pode acompanhar um verbo?

Sim, como em continuar um projeto.

Sugere desistência?

Não, destaca a persistência.

Ambos os nomes estão no plural?

Sim: vents e marées.

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