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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Example Sentences

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

Bonds subsequently led West Ham to two FA Cup wins, against Fulham, who had Moore in their team, in 1975, then a shock win as a Second Division side against Arsenal in 1980, Sir Trevor Brooking's header proving decisive.

From BBC

But with regular skipper Antoine Dupont out until December with a serious knee injury, No.8 Alldritt, who captained the side against Fiji after he was dropped for the Springbok clash, will again lead the team to face the struggling Wallabies on Saturday.

From Barron's

Victory for Steve Clarke's side against Belarus, combined with Denmark's win over Greece, means those two sides will now go head-to-head to determine who will be in November's draw for the finals and who will have to wait.

From BBC

Mikey Lewis made his England debut in 2023 but could he be at the core of his national side against Australia?

From BBC