to be against something
31squash up (against something) — ˌsquash ˈup (against sb/sth) | ˌsquash sb/sthˈup (against sb/sth) derived to move so close to sb/sth else that it is uncomfortable • We squashed up to make room for Sue. • I was squashed up against the wall. Main entry: ↑squashderived …
32a hedge against something — a way of trying to protect yourself against a problem or risk Gold is a traditional hedge against inflation …
33bump up against something — ˌbump ˈup against sth derived to experience a problem or factor that you did not expect • We kept bumping up against inflexible regulations. Main entry: ↑bumpderived …
34come up against something — ˌcome ˈup against sb/sth derived no passive to be faced with or opposed by sb/sth • We expect to come up against a lot of opposition to the plan. Main entry: ↑comederived …
35cuddle up (against something) — ˌcuddle ˈup (to/against sb/sth) | ˌcuddle ˈup (together) derived to sit or lie very close to sb/sth • She cuddled up against him. • We cuddled up together under the blanket. Main entry: ↑cuddle …
36fight back (against something) — ˌfight ˈback (against sb/sth) derived to resist strongly or attack sb who has attacked you • Don t let them bully you. Fight back! • It is time to fight back against street crime. Main entry: ↑fightderived …
37run up against something — ˌrun ˈup against sth derived to experience a difficulty • The government is running up against considerable opposition to its tax reforms. Main entry: ↑runderived …
38speak out (against something) — ˌspeak ˈout (against sth) derived to state your opinions publicly, especially in opposition to sth and in a way that takes courage • He was the only one to speak out against the decision. • I will continue to speak out on matters of public… …
39stand out against something — ˌstand ˈout (from/against sth) derived to be easily seen; to be noticeable • The lettering stood out well against the dark background. • She s the sort of person who stands out in a crowd. Main entry: ↑ …
40bear up (against something) — ˌbear ˈup (against/under sth) derived to remain as cheerful as possible during a difficult time • He s bearing up well under the strain of losing his job. • ‘How are you?’ ‘Bearing up.’ Main entry: ↑bearderived …
