Against The Grain

B2 8+

Antonyms of against the grain

Collocations of against the grain

go against the grain
Frequency: 80 %

She always liked to go against the grain and do things her own way.

fight against the odds
Frequency: 75 %

Despite facing many challenges, she continued to fight against the odds and eventually succeeded.

swim against the current
Frequency: 70 %

He decided to swim against the current and pursue a career in art instead of business.

stand against the crowd
Frequency: 65 %

He was not afraid to stand against the crowd and voice his own opinions.

rebel against the system
Frequency: 60 %

The group of students decided to rebel against the system and protest for change.

Idiomatic Expressions for against the grain

  • Phrase: Swim against the grain
    Meaning: To resist conformity or go against the prevailing opinion or trend.
    Usage: He decided to swim against the grain and pursue a career in the arts instead of business.