à rebrousse-poil

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French

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Etymology

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From rebrousser +‎ poil.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /a ʁə.bʁus.pwal/
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Adverb

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à rebrousse-poil

  1. (figuratively) the wrong way, against the grain

Usage notes

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

See also

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