Choose the alternative which gives the correct meaning of the given idiom or phrase.
Go against the grain
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: To act contrary to one's principles
Explanation
• The idiom to go against the grain means to do something that contradicts a person's natural feelings, core values, habits, or principles.
• It originates from woodworking, where cutting across or opposing the natural direction of the wood's grain requires extra effort and causes resistance.
• Example: Lying to protect his friend went completely against the grain for the honest young man.