go against the grain

[optimistic pessimist]

Dear all,

In the sentence below, what does "go against the grain" mean?

People who go against the grain tend to have a bad reputation."


Thanks!


OP

 

[SoothingDave]

Go against the grain - Idiom Definition - UsingEnglish.com

When you cut meat, or wood, it is much easier to cut along the grain. Much harder to go against the grain.