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Definition of Against the grain
1. Prepositional phrase. (context: woodworking of sanding or planing a piece of wood) 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. ¹
2. Prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects. ¹
3. Prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Unwillingly, reluctantly; contrary to one's nature. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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