against the grain
違背個人本能或直覺去做某事
口語·形容違背本性
英文釋義
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.
典故來源
源自木工術語，指逆著木紋方向切割會費力且不自然，比喻違背個人本性或常規。