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If something goes against the grain, you would not usually do it because it would be unusual: These days it goes against the grain to show too much respect for authority . SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
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The meaning of AGAINST THE GRAIN is different from what is normal or usual. How to use against the grain in a sentence.
To do something or be in opposition or contrary to what is generally understood, assumed, practiced, or accepted. The artist always tried to go against the grain, ignoring the artistic trends of her day.
If you say that an idea or action goes against the grain, you mean that it is very difficult for you to accept it or do it, because it conflicts with your previous ideas, beliefs, or principles. Takes some nerve, obviously, and it goes against the grain of British reserve.
Tradução de "against the grain" em português. Advérbio. contra a corrente na contramão. contra a maré. a contragosto. contrapelo. contra o grão. contra a natureza. Ver mais. By "us" she meant women who wrote against the grain. Por "nós" ela queria dizer as mulheres que escreviam contra a corrente. He teaches us to go against the grain.
go against the grain v expr. figurative (be unconventional) ir contra a lógica loc adv. (expr) ir contra a maré loc adv. go against the grain v expr. figurative (be uncharacteristic) em oposição ao que é natural loc adv. Your acting dishonestly certainly goes against the grain.
