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Definition of against the grain:
(phrase) :
contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects; to sand or plane a piece of wood parallel or nearly parallel to the fibers such that splinters forming ahead of the tool originate below the cutting surface
"by going against the grain and going to work nude, you've made yourself a laughing stock."
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Definition of against the grain:
(phrase) :
contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects; to sand or plane a piece of wood parallel or nearly parallel to the fibers such that splinters forming ahead of the tool originate below the cutting surface
"by going against the grain and going to work nude, you've made yourself a laughing stock."