Pronunciation: /əˈɡɛnst ðə ɡreɪn/
noun a phrase that refers to something going in a different direction or contrary to the usual or expected way
A1 Going against the grain is not always easy.
A2 She decided to go against the grain and start her own business.
B1 His decision to pursue a career in art went against the grain of his family's expectations.
B2 The company's innovative approach to marketing went against the grain of traditional strategies.
C1 The artist's work is often seen as going against the grain of mainstream art trends.
C2 Her unconventional methods in the laboratory went against the grain of established scientific practices.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 She always swims against the grain and does things her own way.
A2 The student went against the grain by challenging the traditional teaching methods.
B1 The company's decision to focus on sustainability goes against the grain of industry norms.
B2 His unconventional approach to problem-solving often goes against the grain, but it yields results.
C1 The artist's work is known for going against the grain of traditional artistic conventions.
C2 The politician's controversial policies went against the grain of public opinion, but he stood by his beliefs.
formal The artist's unique style goes against the grain of traditional techniques.
informal She always does things against the grain, never following the crowd.
slang He's a rebel, always going against the grain and doing his own thing.
figurative Despite the criticism, she continued to swim against the grain and pursue her dreams.
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