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Phrases with «against the grain»
The phrase
"against the grain"
means to go against what is considered conventional or popular opinion, and instead choose a different path or approach.
Full definition
grain
(parent phrase)
... against the grain
to go against the grain
meat against the grain
Sentences with «against the grain»
Did your work
go against the grain
of fashion at that time?
(
lunchticket.org
)
It's certainly goes
against the grain of
what we feel is «right,» and in this way, it's really quite radical.
(
relevantmagazine.com
)
Just lay them back into place and thinly
slice against the grain
for serving.
(
mynourishedhome.com
)
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