against the grain English

Meaning against the grain meaning

What does against the grain mean?

against the grain Prepositional phrase

— (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.

— (idiomatic) Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects.

— to be announced

Synonyms against the grain synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as against the grain?

against the grain English » English

wrong way

hostile

disagreeable

counter to

adverse