side against

Idioms

Refuse to support, oppose in a dispute, as in The older club members sided against the new program director and her strenuous exercise programs. [First half of 1700s] For the antonym, see side with.

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side against

Alldritt, 28, was dropped for France's home defeat to South Africa during the Autumn Nations Series but came back to captain the side against Fiji and Australia.

From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026

The style of Frank's Tottenham side against Villarreal was in stark contrast to the swashbuckling football played under Postecoglou.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2025

A fourth-tier side against Premier League opposition in the quarter-finals of the league cup - Arsenal were clear favourites.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2025

Curry was cleared to play after coming through his 12-day stand-down period, and his inclusion in a full-strength side against Japan only points to England's need for a positive outcome.

From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2024

Would he publicly take Coach Warner’s side against Mom?

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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