Against the Grain
What Does "Against the Grain" Mean?
"Against the grain" is an English idiom. It means "contrary to one's natural inclination or usual practice."Examples in Sentences
Here are three examples of the idiom "against the grain" used in a sentence:- Lying goes against the grain for me.
- He always does things that go against the grain, making him unpredictable.
- It goes against the grain for her to be rude to anyone.
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