How to Pronounce "go against the grain"
expression
GOH uh-GAYNST thuh GRAYN
guh-OH uh-GENST thuh GRAYN
Definition
To do something in a way that is unusual, not typical, or contrary to what is expected by society or your own nature.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹeɪn
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH uh-GAYNST thuh GRAYN
UK
guh-OH uh-GENST thuh GRAYN
Listen in Context
It goes against the grain to lie to my friends.
Helping others never goes against the grain for her.
Wearing bright colors goes against the grain in this office.
Sometimes you have to go against the grain to make real change.