| 单词 | go against the grain |
| 释义 | go against the grainphrase See full dictionary entry for grainIf you say that an idea or action goes against the grain, you mean that it is very difficult for you to accept it or do it, because it conflicts with your previous ideas, beliefs, or principles. Takes some nerve, obviously, and it goes against the grain of British reserve. go against the grainto be the opposite of your ideas, beliefs or principles He would have to take this work, although it went against the grain of everythinghe believed in and hoped for. Examples of 'go against the grain' in a sentence |
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