against the grain
idiom
: different from what is normal or usual
It takes courage to go against the grain and stand up for what you believe in.
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But choosing to go against the grain isn’t without risk, as each choice shapes the path forward in surprising ways.
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
From the creative, youthful energy of Los Angeles to the innovative spirit along Ventura Highway, younger generations are seeking out brands that stand for boldness and a willingness to go against the grain.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Friday album releases became the standard a decade ago, and Tyler is one of the few artists to go against the grain and release on a different day.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 30 Oct. 2024
This new form of diplomacy cuts against the grain in Asian diplomacy, where uncontroversial and one-dimensional thinking predominates.
—Victor Cha, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2015
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
From the creative, youthful energy of Los Angeles to the innovative spirit along Ventura Highway, younger generations are seeking out brands that stand for boldness and a willingness to go against the grain.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Friday album releases became the standard a decade ago, and Tyler is one of the few artists to go against the grain and release on a different day.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 30 Oct. 2024
This new form of diplomacy cuts against the grain in Asian diplomacy, where uncontroversial and one-dimensional thinking predominates.
—Victor Cha, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2015
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“Against the grain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/against%20the%20grain. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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