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Go against the grain

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo defy convention or norms; to do something in a manner that is unusual or out of the ordinary.
"His method certainly goes against the grain, but it is unquestionably effective."

Synonyms

buck the trendgo roguehave other ideascolor outside the linesplay against typerun afoul ofbeat the systembend the rulesfreak outrock the boatknock aboutcut across
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