grain

against the grain contrary to the natural inclination or feeling of someone or something.

☞ This phrase alludes to the fact that wood is easier to cut along the line of the grain than across or against it.

a grain of mustard seed a small thing capable of vast development.

☞ Black mustard seed grows to a great height. In Matthew 13:31–2 it is stated that 'mustard seed…indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs'.

take something with a grain of salt: see take something with a pinch of salt atsalt.

词组	grain
释义	grain against the grain contrary to the natural inclination or feeling of someone or something. ☞ This phrase alludes to the fact that wood is easier to cut along the line of the grain than across or against it. a grain of mustard seed a small thing capable of vast development. ☞ Black mustard seed grows to a great height. In Matthew 13:31–2 it is stated that 'mustard seed…indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs'. take something with a grain of salt: see take something with a pinch of salt atsalt.
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