against the grain in Portuguese
against the grain in Portuguese is contra a corrente, contra a maré, a contragosto.
against the grain in Portuguese
contra a corrente
(idiomatic) Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects.
contra a maré
(idiomatic) Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects.
a contragosto
(idiomatic) Unwillingly, reluctantly; contrary to one's nature.
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What is "against the grain" in Portuguese?
"against the grain" in Portuguese is contra a corrente, contra a maré, a contragosto.
Are there other ways to say "against the grain" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "against the grain": contra a corrente, contra a maré, a contragosto.
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