à rebrousse-poil

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French

Etymology

rebrousser +‎ poil

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /a ʁə.bʁus.pwal/

Adverb

à rebrousse-poil

(figuratively) the wrong way, against the grain

Usage notes

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

See also

caresser dans le sens du poil

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