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go against the grain

To defy convention; to do something in a manner that is unusual or out of the ordinary.
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His method certainly goes against the grain, but it is unquestionably effective.

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Additional definitions for 'go against the grain':

Go Against the GrainAnnoying people by saying or doing something in an unusual way, to arouse anger in someone by going against his will
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