side against

Idioms  

1. 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

It was her second goal in an accomplished first-half performance from her side against troubled Leicester City on Wednesday - and she celebrated in typically understated fashion.

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

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

But Senegal's victory - the first for an African side against England in 22 attempts - soured the mood for some supporters.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2025

Ordinary prudence would have reminded him that it was dangerous to side against Apollo with Pan, infinitely the less powerful.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton