buck the trend

(v.) To differ in opinion to most others. To go against the grain, to be an exception to the rule.

Critic#4 bucked the trend and praised the movie

by Kung-fu Jesus June 27, 2004

bucking the trend

1. going against the trend
2. when most things go a certain way, and you go in the opposite direction
3. to go against the grain
4. when everyone is buying or wearing a certain type of clothing, someone else will wear something completely different

"The English and French don't normally get along, but Kevin and Celia seem to be bucking the trend."

by kevincelia March 11, 2010