Against Idioms
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Meaning: Resisting authority or control in a way that only causes oneself pain or harm.
Example: He kept kicking against the pricks, even when he knew the rules wouldn't change. Read more ➺
Meaning: A public clamor or outburst of protest against an issue or action.
Example: The government's new policy sparked a hue and cry from the public, demanding its immediate withdrawal. Read more ➺
Meaning: be in a winning position.
Example: Agriculture-wise, the Green Revolution holds all the aces. Read more ➺
Meaning: good points and bad points.
Example: There are pros and cons to having children. Read more ➺
Meaning: To become hostile or opposed to someone, often after a period of support or friendship.
Example: The citizens started to turn against the government after a series of broken promises. Read more ➺
Meaning: In conflict or disagreement with someone or something.
Example: The two politicians are often at odds over economic policy, leading to heated debates. Read more ➺
Meaning: a difficult path to be followed
Example: It is against the grain for me to tackle dishonest people. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be in a tough situation with limited options
Example: The company has its back against the wall and if the employees do not help out now, it will be bankrupt soon. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be frustrated in your efforts to change something or make something happen
Example: Trying to keep this place clean and tidy is like hitting my head against a brick wall. Read more ➺
Meaning: effort to do something as soon as possible
Example: The completion of this project was honestly a race against time. The client needed to have filed the documents in the court by today at any cost. Read more ➺
