against the grain
Meaning
- Preventing a smooth, level surface from being formed by raising the nap of the wood or causing larger splinters to form ahead of the cutting tool below the cutting surface.
- (idiomatic) Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects.
- (idiomatic) Unwillingly, reluctantly; contrary to one's nature.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see against, the, grain.
Synonyms
Translations
à contre fil à contre-fil
a contragosto
al redopelo
gegen den StromPronounced as (IPA)
/əˈɡɛnst ðə ɡɹeɪn/
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