| Id | ESLPod_0990_WE_1655 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 990 |
| Episode Title | Being Socially Popular |
| Phrase | to go against |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to go against" means to disagree with another person or to confront someone: "The king punishes anyone who goes against his wishes." The phrase "to go against the grain" means to do something that is unexpected and often unpleasant: "The school's new cafeteria worker is going against the grain and refusing to serve unhealthy food to students." The phrase "to come up against (something)" means to be faced with an obstacle: "Sales are strong, but we're coming up against some new competitors in the marketplace." Finally, the phrase "to have something against (someone or something)" means to dislike someone or something: "I don't have anything against other people playing the lottery, but I never do it myself." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports | Relationships + Family |
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