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His method certainly goes against the grain, but it is unquestionably effective.
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against the grain — {adv. phr.} 1. Across rather than with the direction of the fibers (as of wood or meat). * /He sandpapered the wood against the grain./ 2. So as to annoy or trouble, or to cause anger or dislike. Usually follows go . * /His coarse and rude ways… … Dictionary of American idioms
against the grain — {adv. phr.} 1. Across rather than with the direction of the fibers (as of wood or meat). * /He sandpapered the wood against the grain./ 2. So as to annoy or trouble, or to cause anger or dislike. Usually follows go . * /His coarse and rude ways… … Dictionary of American idioms
Against the Grain — may refer to:In broadcast media: * Against the Grain (TV series), 1993 NBC drama series with Ben Affleck * Against the Grain (radio program), an interview program on Pacifica Radio station KPFA, Berkeley, hosted by C.S. SoongIn music:* Against… … Wikipedia
Against the grain — Grain Grain (gr[=a]n), n. [F. grain, L. granum, grain, seed, small kernel, small particle. See {Corn}, and cf. {Garner}, n., {Garnet}, {Gram} the chick pea, {Granule}, {Kernel.}] [1913 Webster] 1. A single small hard seed; a kernel, especially of … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Against the Grain — Studioalbum von Bad Religion Veröffentlichung 1990 Label Epitaph Records F … Deutsch Wikipedia
Against the Grain (radio program) — Against the Grain is a syndicated Pacifica Radio program of radical ideas and action. The show originates out of the studios of KPFA FM, the flagship station in the Pacifica Radio Network. Against the Grain focuses on in depth analysis and… … Wikipedia
Against The Grain — (album, 1990) Pour les articles homonymes, voir Against the Grain … Wikipédia en Français
Against the grain — (album, 1990) Pour les articles homonymes, voir Against the Grain … Wikipédia en Français
Against the Grain (album) — Against the Grain Album par Rory Gallagher Sortie 1975 Enregistrement Londres Durée 44:16 (original) Genre Blues Rock, British Blues … Wikipédia en Français
Against the Grain — Álbum de Bad Religion Publicación 23 de noviembre de 1990 Grabación mayo de 1990, en Westbeach Recorders, Hollywood, California Género(s) Pun … Wikipedia Español
Against The Grain — это пятый альбом американской панк рок группа, Bad Religion. Обложки изображена по борьбе с насилием. Это одна функция,21st Century Digital Boy. Трек лист 1. Modern Man Graffin 1:58 2. Turn on the Light Gurewitz 1:24 3. Get Off Graffin 1:43 4.… … Википедия
