Meanings
How to pronounce "go against the grain":
AU
To defy convention; to do something in a manner that is unusual or out of the ordinary.
Example: "His method certainly goes against the grain, but it is unquestionably effective."
Example Sentences
1
I decided to go against the grain and pursue a career in art instead of law.
2
His ideas may go against the grain, but they often challenge the status quo in a productive way.
3
In a society that values conformity, she chooses to go against the grain and live life on her own terms.
4
She knows that her unconventional ideas will go against the grain, but she is determined to push for change.
