argue against someone or something
- argue against someone or something
argue against someone or something
1. Lit. [for someone] to make a case against someone or something; to oppose the choice of someone or something in an argument. •
I am preparing myself to argue against the case.
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Liz argued against Tom as the new president, but we chose him anyway.
2. Fig. [for something, such as facts] to support a case against someone or something in an argument; [for something, such as facts] to support a case against the choice of someone or something in an argument. •
I have uncovered something that argues against continuing this friendship.
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His own remarks argue against his qualifications for the office, but he probably will be elected anyway.
Dictionary of American idioms.
2013.
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