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26 Nov 2020
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Is the expression “go against the grain” commonly used?
Is the expression “go against the grain” commonly used?
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Yep! Perhaps not in super casual, slang-filled speech, but otherwise yes.
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Yep! Perhaps not in super casual, slang-filled speech, but otherwise yes.
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I wouldn't say it's common but I do hear it on occasion.
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