against the grain »
Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects.
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at cross purposes »
Against one another; contrary in direction or goals.
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evil twin »
A duplicate or counterpart of something or someone that acts in a contrary, nefarious, or insidious manner.
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fly in the face of »
To act in a manner highly contrary to; to counteract or contradict.
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in the face of »
Despite, against, contrary to.
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surprise surprise »
An indication that the unsurprising happened, especially contrary to someone's hopes or assertions.
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