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Go against the grain
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Go against the grain
means to act or think differently from what most people expect or believe.
Examples:
1- Sometimes in society there is strong pressure to follow the same path as everyone else —the same education, the same career choices, the same lifestyle. But some people choose to go against the grain and create their own path.
2- A student might decide to study something unconventional, even if others think it’s risky. That decision could mean going against the grain.
Hi everyone, and welcome to Daily English.Today’s expression is thoughtful and powerful.
It’s “go against the grain.”One more time: “go against the grain.”
Listen to this: A young woman decided to leave a very stable career and pursue something completely different. Many people around her didn’t understand the decision.
But she followed her instincts — even if it meant going against the grain.
So what does “go against the grain” mean? To “go against the grain” means to act or think differently from what most people expect or believe.
It means not simply following the crowd. Let’s listen to some examples.
Sometimes in society there is strong pressure to follow the same path as everyone else —the same education, the same career choices, the same lifestyle. But some people choose to go against the grain and create their own path.
A student might decide to study something unconventional, even if others think it’s risky.
That decision could mean going against the grain.
In many moments of social change, progress begins with people who are willing to go against the grain —to question habits and imagine different possibilities. And sometimes this happens in smaller ways too.
For example, many people believe learning a language must follow strict rules and traditional methods. But some learners decide to explore different approaches — podcasts, conversations, storytelling. In a way, that can also be going against the grain.
Going against the grain is not always easy.But sometimes it is exactly how new ideas begin.
Now it’s your turn: Have you ever had to go against the grain and make a decision that others didn’t expect?
Thanks for listening to Daily English. Stay curious, stay thoughtful, and see you tomorrow.