GO AGAINST


Meaning of GO AGAINST in English

1.

If a person or their behaviour goes against your wishes, beliefs, or expectations, their behaviour is the opposite of what you want, believe in, or expect.

Changes are being made here which ~ my principles and I cannot agree with them.

PHRASAL VERB: V P n

2.

If a decision, vote, or result goes against you, you do not get the decision, vote, or result that you wanted.

The prime minister will resign if the vote goes against him...

PHRASAL VERB: V P n

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