It means to go against the majority because grain all goes the same way so if you go against it you go against the majority...hope it helped Answer The expression probably originates form the days of woodworking with primitive tools- it is easier to cut/saw wood with the grain than across it.
Do what ever you want to do.
go against the grain. Make waves. Rock the boat.
A person needs to lose weight.
It's a boating phrase. Overboard means to go over the board, which is part of the boat. If you go overboard on a boat, you fall out into the water. As an idiom, it has come to mean doing so much that it seems excessive.
Remain confident, do not worry, things will go better tomorrow.
Don't Go Against the Grain was created in 1996.
Do what ever you want to do.
it means go to sleep
It means to go faster
it means to take a chance or risk
go against the grain. Make waves. Rock the boat.
This is not an idiom. An idiom is an expression whose meaning cannot be deduced from its elements. To go through fire and water for someone is easily understood to mean to make a special effort and to undergo difficulties for that person's sake.
A person needs to lose weight.
The phrase "go against the grain" originates from woodworking, where the grain of the wood refers to the direction of its fibers. When working with wood, cutting against the grain can lead to rough edges and splintering, while cutting with the grain yields a smoother finish. Over time, this metaphor extended to describe actions or attitudes that oppose the natural tendencies or expectations in various contexts, such as behavior, opinions, or societal norms.
It means that there is not enough for everyone. It's insufficient.
It means that someone is totally surprised. They have no idea what to do or where to go, the are standing there.
"Have at it" means "give it a try". Another similar colloquialism or idiom would be, "Go ahead, knock yourself out", or "Go for it".