
go against the grain
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English Dictionarygo against the grainare not what I would normally choose to do
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Idiomsgo against the grainif something that you say or do goes against the grain, you do not like saying or doing it and it is not what you would usually say or do.
It goes against the grain for William to admit that he's wrong.
I don't think she likes to praise men. It goes against the grain. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
go against the grainto go against the natural direction or inclination of something
The man's unfriendly attitude goes against the grain of the usually friendly company.
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go against the grainSee: AGAINST THE GRAIN(2).
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