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11side with somebody (against somebody) — ˈside with sb (against sb/sth) derived to support one person or group in an argument against sb else • The kids always sided with their mother against me. Main entry: ↑sidederived …
12match somebody with somebody — ˈmatch sb/sth against/with sb/sth derived to arrange for sb to compete in a game or competition against sb else • We are matched against last year s champions in the first round. Main entry: ↑matchderived …
13identify with somebody — iˈdentify with sb derived to feel that you can understand and share the feelings of sb else Syn: sympathize with • I didn t enjoy the book because I couldn t identify with any of the main characters. Main entry: ↑identifyderived …
14in parallel (with somebody) — in ˈparallel (with sth/sb) idiom with and at the same time as sth/sb else • The new degree and the existing certificate courses would run in parallel. • Ann wanted to pursue her own career in parallel with her husband s. Main entry:… …
15string along (with somebody) — ˌstring aˈlong (with sb) derived (BrE, informal) to go somewhere with sb, especially because you have nothing else to do • Do you mind if I string along with you? Main entry: ↑stringderived …
16change places (with somebody) — change/swap ˈplaces (with sb) idiom (usually used in negative sentences) to be in sb else s situation • I m perfectly happy I wouldn t change places with anyone. Main entry: ↑placeidiom …
17swap places (with somebody) — change/swap ˈplaces (with sb) idiom (usually used in negative sentences) to be in sb else s situation • I m perfectly happy I wouldn t change places with anyone. Main entry: ↑placeidiom …
18have something in common with somebody — have sth in common (with sb) idiom (of people) to have the same interests, ideas, etc. as sb else • Tim and I have nothing in common./I have nothing in common with Tim. Main entry: ↑commonidiom …
19land yourself with somebody — ˈland sb/yourself with sth/sb derived (informal) to give sb/yourself sth unpleasant to do, especially because nobody else wants to do it • As usual, I got landed with all the boring jobs. Main entry: ↑landderived …
20on equal terms (with somebody) — on ˌequal ˈterms (with sb) idiom having the same advantages and disadvantages as sb else • Can our industry compete on equal terms with its overseas rivals? Main entry: ↑equalidiom …
