to go against something
51hold your own (against something) (in something) — hold your ˈown (against sb/sth) (in sth) idiom to remain in a strong position when sb is attacking you, competing with you, etc • Business isn t good but we re managing to hold our own. • She can hold her own against anybody in an argument. • The …
52trade something off (against something) — ˌtrade sthˈoff (against/for sth) derived to balance two things or situations that are opposed to each other • They were attempting to trade off inflation against unemployment. related noun ↑trade off Main entry: ↑tradederived …
53seen against something — considered in relation to something Seen against this background, the decision should not surprise anyone …
54set your face against something — British old fashioned to be determined not to do or accept something Many councils have completely set their face against the idea of road humps …
55up against something — in a very difficult situation, or with a serious problem to deal with The process could take weeks, but I m up against a deadline. He was up against fantastic odds – he never stood a chance of winning. up against it: We ve really been up against… …
56have (got) something against something — ˌhave (got) sth aˈgainst sb/sth derived (not used in the progressive tenses) to dislike sb/sth for a particular reason • What have you got against Ruth? She s always been good to you. Main entry: ↑havederived …
57hedge against something — ˈhedge against sth derived to do sth to protect yourself against problems, especially against losing money • a way of hedging against currency risks Main entry: ↑hedgederived …
58squeeze somebody up (against something) — ˌsqueeze ˈup (against sb/sth) | ˌsqueeze sbˈup (against sb/sth) derived to move close to sb/sth so that you are pressed against them/it • There ll be enough room if we all squeeze up a little. • I sat squeezed up against the wall. Main entry:… …
59side with somebody (against something) — 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 …
60squash somebody 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 …