Preposition 'Against' - Phrasal Verb Quiz

Quiz for Verb: 'To against'

Choose the correct definition for each phrasal verb...

'Hold against' means...

Hold information back or keep it secret

Have a grudge against someone, or little respect

Relax, unwind

'Stack up against' means...

Put petrol or other fuel into a vehicle

Ask how someone is doing, especially professionally and in terms of health

Be as good as something

'Gang up against' means...

Remove something from where it is stored to use it

Make public

Harass, bully (in a group)

'Square off against' means...

Return

Dispute or disagree with something

Confront someone or prepare to fight them

'Count against' means...

Affect negatively, make less likely to succeed

Dedicate time, energy, etc, to something

Reduce

'Have against' means...

Wish for or ask for (usually after can or could)

Take someone into an office or other room

Dislike, disagree or hold a grudge (Usually negative)

'Come up against' means...

Start a project or venture

Encounter problems or difficulties

Become conscious, wake up from anaesthetic

'Measure against' means...

To speak, raise your voice

Evaluate or judge by comparison

Visit a lot of different places for pleasure

'Lash out against' means...

Stand out because of certain qualities

Criticise something strongly

Appear unexpectedly

'Run against' means...

Transfer responsibility

Talk just for the point of talking rather than having anything to say

Oppose, make difficulties

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