against the grain
违背个人本能或直觉去做某事
口语·形容违背本性
英文释义
going against one's natural inclination or preference; doing something in a way that is contrary to what is expected or typical
例句
As a creative person, working in a strict corporate environment goes against the grain.
典故来源
源自木工术语，指逆着木纹方向切割会费力且不自然，比喻违背个人本性或常规。