work against (travailler contre)

Phrasal-verb Opposition

Signification

to act in opposition to someone or something

agir en opposition à quelqu'un ou quelque chose (agir en opposition a quelqu'un ou quelque chose)

Phrases d'exemple

"The new policy may work against small businesses."

"La nouvelle politique pourrait travailler contre les petites entreprises." (La nouvelle politique pourrait **travailler contre** les petites entreprises.)

Expressions Connexes

call upon

to formally ask someone to do something

smile at

to express warmth or gratitude through a smile

gear up for

to prepare mentally and physically for a challenge or task

cut off funding

to stop providing financial support

count on

to rely or depend on someone

lean within

to rely on your inner strength or wisdom