Como Pronunciar "against the grain"
expression
uh-GAYNST thuh GRAYN
uh-GENST thuh GRAYN
Definição
To do something in a way that is different from what is usual or expected, or that goes against the natural way of things.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹeɪn
Inglês Britânico
ɐɡˈɛnst/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈeɪn
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
uh-GAYNST thuh GRAYN
UK
uh-GENST thuh GRAYN
Ouça em Contexto
He has always acted against the grain.
Cutting wood against the grain makes it rough.
Her opinions often go against the grain.
Speaking up at the meeting felt against the grain, but I had to do it.