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against preposition

  /əˈɡeɪnst/ , /əˈɡɛnst/ , [əˈɡeə̯nst] , [əˈɡɛːnst]
  • In a contrary direction to.
  • In physical opposition to; in collision with.
  • Close to, alongside.
  • In front of; before (a background).
  • (Hollywood) To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming.
 contre
  • As protection from.
 face à, contre
  • In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).
 pour
against the grain
à contre-courant, à contre-cœur, à son corps défendant, à contre-fil
bang one's head against a brick wall
perdre son temps
up against the wall
au pied du mur
race against time
course contre la montre
run up against
frapper
beat one's head against a stone wall
perdre son temps
crime against humanity
crime contre l'humanité
against all odds
contre tout pronostic, contre toute attente, contre vents et marées
against the clock
contre la montre
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