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against the grain



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Idioms and Phrases

Opposed to one's inclination or preference, as in We followed the new supervisor's advice, though it went against the grain . This metaphor refers to the natural direction of the fibers in a piece of wood, called its grain ; when sawed obliquely, or “against the grain,†the wood will tend to splinter. [c. 1600] For a synonym, see rub the wrong way .
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“For LAFM, we’re always trying to celebrate films that feel personal and are clearly going against the grain of commercial filmmaking in some way,†said Micah Gottlieb, LAFM’s co-founder and artistic director, via email from Los Angeles.

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For someone who has always gone against the grain, and occasionally off the rails, it is hard to imagine what he could do now to diminish his status, however.

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BBC columnist Phoebe Schecter: A lot of people are saying the Chiefs, but I've been going against the grain and saying the Eagles.

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In the Paranjpye household, Irawati was exposed to a way of life that celebrated critical thinking and righteous living, even if that meant going against the grain of Indian society.

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Trump is known for defying tradition and going against the grain, but the recent appointments suggest a larger agenda, some political observers say.

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