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English - United States - Extended English idiom corpus

go against the grain

go against the grain

Meaning

Act against what is normal or expected.

Usage example

Use "go against the grain" when act against what is normal or expected.

Cultural context

A common English idiom or proverb included for public search discovery, learning, and IdiomBridge app promotion.

Related idioms

English - Zambia It takes a village. English - United States Do not count your chickens before they hatch. English - Canada The early bird catches the worm. English - United Kingdom A stitch in time saves nine.