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Grain Difficult Accept Considered Normal Natural Import Potatoes

Phrase/Idiom go against the grain
Definition If something goes against the grain, it is difficult to accept because it is very different from what is considered normal or natural.
Example Having to import potatoes in our county goes against the grain.

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