Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
ˈhave sth aˌgainst sth — phrasal verb to be opposed to a plan or suggestion for a particular reason I ve got nothing against intelligence tests, as long as they re done properly.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
ˌhold sth aˈgainst sb — phrasal verb to feel angry with someone because of something that they have done in the past He knows it was an accident – I don t think he ll hold it against her.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
have ˈgot sth aˌgainst sth — phrasal verb to be opposed to a plan or suggestion for a particular reason I ve got nothing against intelligence tests, as long as they re done properly.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
have ˈgot sth aˌgainst sb — phrasal verb to dislike someone for a particular reason I don t know what he s got against me.[/ex] We ve nothing against him personally, it s just that we don t trust politicians.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
have (got) something against somebody — 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 … Useful english dictionary
have (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 … Useful english dictionary
ˌrun ˈup aˌgainst sth — phrasal verb to have to deal with something that is difficult or unpleasant … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
against — a|gainst W1S1 [əˈgenst, əˈgeınst US əˈgenst] prep [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: againes against (11 16 centuries), from again] 1.) a) used to say that someone opposes or disagrees with something ▪ Every council member voted against the proposal. ▪… … Dictionary of contemporary English
hold something against somebody — ˌhold sth aˈgainst sb derived to allow sth that sb has done to make you have a lower opinion of them • I admit I made a mistake but don t hold it against me. Main entry: ↑holdderived … Useful english dictionary
