Drive against the current

Hi,

The usual expression is 'He's swimming against the current'. This means he is struggling against the trend in some way.

Is this what you mean?

If you are just talking about road conditions, just say something like 'Most of the traffic is coming the other way'.

Clive

Hi

When there's one way street and the driver is driving his car in a different direction than all the other cars than he's driving the wrong way.

I just thought it's possible to say: He's driving against the current.

No, don't say that. People will think you are talking metaphorically, in the way Clive explained.

He's going the wrong way down a one-way street.

Hi,

A good illustration of the importance of context. From your original expression, I'd never have guessed that was the scenario you meant.

Clive

Grammar GeekHe's going the wrong way down a one-way street.

Isn't there a shorter expression?

Driving on the opposite direction.

Hi,

Driving on in the opposite direction.

This does not mean 'the wrong direction'.

Clive