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(idiomatic) To defy convention; to do something in a manner that is unusual or out of the ordinary.

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go against the grain

Source Word

go against the grain

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To defy convention; to do something in a manner that is unusual or out of the ordinary.

Japanese Meaning

常識や一般的な慣習に逆らう行動をする / 通常とは異なる、型破りな方法で物事を行う

As a designer, she often chooses to go against the grain, creating clothes that challenge traditional tastes.

デザイナーとして、彼女はしばしば慣習に逆らい、伝統的な好みに挑戦する服を作る。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To defy convention; to do something in a manner that is unusual or out of the ordinary.

His method certainly goes against the grain, but it is unquestionably effective.

goes against the grain

（ present singular third-person ）

going against the grain

（ participle present ）

went against the grain

（ past ）

gone against the grain

（ participle past ）