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Go Against the Grain

Annoying people by saying or doing something in an unusual way, to arouse anger in someone by going against his will

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  • This phrase was much common in 17th century. It was also used by Shakespeare in one of his plays.As we know the growth of fibres in the wood follow parallel fashion. This natural growth pattern makes it easier for others to work on it following the direction of grain. But if you go against the direction of grain, it will course the wood producing splinters. Applying this phrase to life means doing something that makes others angry.
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Many people like to go against women’s grain when they discredit their empowerment.

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Submitted on February 25, 2019

Additional definitions for 'Go Against the Grain':

go against the grainTo defy convention; to do something in a manner that is unusual or out of the ordinary.
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