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set against

set against (set against)

Phrasal-verb Relationship

Signification

to compare one thing with another; to make someone oppose something

comparer une chose à une autre; amener quelqu'un à s'opposer à quelque chose (comparer une chose à une autre; amener quelqu'un à s'opposer à quelque chose)

Phrases d'exemple

"Her parents are set against her studying abroad."

"Ses parents sont contre qu'elle étudie à l'étranger." (Ses parents sont **contre** qu'elle étudie à l'étranger.)

Expressions Connexes

get worked up

to become very upset or emotional about something

make into

to change something into something else

go ahead with

to start or continue doing something planned

tie up in

to have money invested in something and not easily available

give up on

to stop believing in someone or something

cut out luxury items

to stop buying unnecessary expensive things