Synonyms for against the grain
against the grain

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1. against the grain

   Synonyms:
   against the fibres (of wood)

2. against the grain

   Synonyms:
   against the natural disposition, against one's inclination

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1. 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?

2. Antonio Alonso:

   Keeping up Christmas decorations, trees and lights through January may cut against the grain of the wider cultural celebrations of Christmas that happen all through December when Christianity actually celebrates the season of Advent, but it can be a beautiful reminder that Christmas is more than a day. It is a season filled with rich imagery and hope for the year to come.

3. Jesse Fox:

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

4. Judy Shelton:

   Our government is promising so much to so many and at the same time we let the government control the value of our money and all of that would really go against the grain with our Founders -- who did not see it as the government's task to supply everything to everybody, they saw the government's task to be to protect private property and that's why they wanted limited government because they knew.

5. 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.