go against the grain

基本解释

In the end, the people that are able to go against the grain of society are the truly great people in our world.
最后，和社会的期望背道而驰的人才是真正的伟人。
Here’s a little known confidence booster: when you follow your own path, (especially when you go against the grain.
以下是一个不出名的自信推进法。当你走自己的路时（即使你跟别人格格不入），你也会无比的兴奋。
It takes courage and confidence to go against the grain of negativity that surrounds you, and such courage can bring great rewards.
与任何束缚你的消极因素对抗需要勇气和信心，但这勇气常常带给你美好的回报。
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