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

Harry Brook will captain the side in five T20 matches despite being overlooked to lead the Test side against New Zealand.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 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

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

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2025

Marlie Packer, who captains the side against Spain, is setting her sights high.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2025

I watched her face go from being startled by his gesture to being pleased that he had somehow joined her side against me.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

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