à rebrousse-poil

French edit

Etymology edit

From rebrousser +‎ poil.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /a ʁə.bʁus.pwal/
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Adverb edit

à rebrousse-poil

(figuratively) the wrong way, against the grain

Usage notes edit

For a similar image in English, compare ruffle some feathers.

See also edit

caresser dans le sens du poil

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