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go against the grain |
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go against the grain
if 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. See take with a pinch of saltgo against the grain to do something that is the opposite of what is usually done It's not easy to go against the grain and buy stocks when others are selling them. Usage notes: sometimes used with verbs other than go: The changes will certainly rub against the grain here. Etymology: from the act of cutting wood against the grain (in the direction opposite to the direction in which the fibers in the wood lie) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Many parents feel passionately about giving their children the best and having the freedom to raise their children the way that they believe is right This often shows itself in the causes that a parent will fight for, and also in the decisions that parents will make even when they go against the grain of society Many parents feel passionately about giving their children the best and having the freedom to raise their children the way that they believe is right. at least according to a recent The Arizona Republic new article While that logic may go against the grain of everything that? If the Champagne bar fails (which I hope it won't), then so be it, that's what happens when you go against the grain and try and make a go of something new. |
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