go against the grain

go a·gainst the grain

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [goh uh-genst, uh-geynst stressed th ee greyn]
- /goʊ əˈgɛnst, əˈgeɪnst stressed ði greɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [goh uh-genst, uh-geynst stressed th ee greyn]
- /goʊ əˈgɛnst, əˈgeɪnst stressed ði greɪn/

Definitions of go against the grain words

phrase go against the grain If you say that an idea or action goes against the grain, you mean that it is very difficult for you to accept it or do it, because it conflicts with your previous ideas, beliefs, or principles. 0
verb go against the grain (Idiomatic) To defy convention; to do something in a manner that is unusual or out of the ordinary. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

distress — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
injure — to do or cause harm of any kind to; damage; hurt; impair: to injure one's hand.
bother — If you do not bother to do something or if you do not bother with it, you do not do it, consider it, or use it because you think it is unnecessary or because you are too lazy.
upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
hurt — to cause bodily injury to; injure: He was badly hurt in the accident.

assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
heal — to make healthy, whole, or sound; restore to health; free from ailment.

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