柄がらにもなく

expression, adverb

out of character; unlike one

Used when someone does something that doesn't match their usual personality or behavior. Often followed by a verb phrase describing the unexpected action.

See also: 柄にもない (がらにもない)

• 彼かれが柄がらにもなく真面目まじめな顔かおで話はなし始はじめた。

  He started talking with a serious face, which was out of character for him.

• 柄がらにもなく緊きん張ちょうしてしまった。

  I got nervous, which is unlike me.