declare (oneself) against someone or something

declare (oneself) against someone or something
declare (oneself) against someone or something
to state one's opposition to someone or something publicly. •

I must declare myself against the amendment.

The politician declared himself against whatever the voters were already against.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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