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go against the grain

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  1. go against the grainverb

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

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of go against the grain in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of go against the grain in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of go against the grain in a Sentence

  1. Sebastian Coe:

    The world is horrified by what Russia has done, aided and abetted by Belarus. World leaders sought to avoid this invasion through diplomatic means but to no avail given Russia’s unswerving intention to invade Ukraine. The unprecedented sanctions that are being imposed on Russia and Belarus by countries and industries all over the world appear to be the only peaceful way to disrupt and disable Russia’s current intentions and restore peace., anyone who knows me will understand that imposing sanctions on athletes because of the actions of their government goes against the grain. I have railed against the practice of politicians targeting athletes and sport to make political points when other sectors continue about their business. This is different as governments, business and other international organizations have imposed sanctions and measures against Russia across all sectors. Sport has to step up and join these efforts to end this war and restore peace. We can not and should not sit this one out.

  2. Jesse Fox:

    I don’t feel like I am going against the grain, i feel like I’m using common sense.

  3. Alan Perlis:

    It is against the grain of modern education to teach children to program. What fun is there in making plans, acquiring discipline in organizing thoughts, devoting attention to detail, and learning to be self-critical?

  4. Shawn Redd:

    Republicans have been intimidated by Navajo Nation. They have been unsuccessful campaigning for votes and have given up, i’m going extremely hard against the grain, because for people in the 1st District, voting Democrat is a way of life.

  5. Samuel Corum/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images:

    You and I know very well that is not the acceptable culture in Washington, because if you do those things, and you go against the grain of what people view as cool, or what the narrative of the day is that is dictated by the power elite… then immediately you become an outcast, you become otherized.

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