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Значение идиомы against the grain
[against the grain] {adv. phr.} 1. Across rather than with the direction of the fibers.
He sandpapered the wood against the grain.
2. So as to annoy or trouble, or to cause anger or dislike.
– Usually follows “go”.
His coarse and rude ways went against the grain with me.
It went against the grain with him to have to listen to her gossip.
Compare: RUB THE WRONG WAY.
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