Como Pronunciar "go against the grain"
expression
GOH uh-GAYNST thuh GRAYN
guh-OH uh-GENST thuh GRAYN
Definição
To do something in a way that is unusual, not typical, or contrary to what is expected by society or your own nature.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɡoʊ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹeɪn
Inglês Britânico
ɡˈəʊ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈeɪn
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
GOH uh-GAYNST thuh GRAYN
UK
guh-OH uh-GENST thuh GRAYN
Ouça em Contexto
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.