Crossword Genius

Again shattering fashion contrary to natural inclination (7,3,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

against the grain

'contrary to natural inclination' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'again shattering fashion' is the wordplay.
'fashion' indicates anagramming the letters.
'shattering' anagrammed gives 'stthegrain'.
'again'+'stthegrain'='AGAINST THE GRAIN'

(Other definitions for against the grain that I've seen before include "not for a malt whisky drinker" , "Saw deal this way, perhaps" , "contrary to one's inclination?" , "Following the difficult route" , "Joiners sometimes saw this" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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