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have something against

Idioms  
  1. Be opposed to, especially for a particular reason. For example, Do you have something against this plan? or Annie must have something against Mary, because she's always so surly when they're together.


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The German, who said he regretted the headlines created by his comments, said Tierney appears to have something "against" his team.

From BBC May 2, 2023

“You cannot use this tool to frighten people. If you have something against someone, you can put them on trial.’

From Seattle Times Dec. 19, 2022

“It helps her with her balance. So it’s a great cause, and it’s not that I have something against them,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 17, 2019

“If they have something against me, then show it to me,” she said.

From Washington Times Jul. 24, 2016

“Where did you learn to fight with a history book, Mr. Meecham? Do you have something against fists?”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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