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