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Definition

To be disadvantageous to someone.

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In Context

  • "His seemingly racist remarks will weigh against him in the forthcoming election."
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Related Idioms

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have the law of

To take legal action against someone.

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sell down

To betray a person; to conspire against someone for personal gain.

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tell against

To function as a liability (for someone); to put into a condition of d…

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build a case

to compile evidence that supports a charge against someone.

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pit against

To set in opposition to someone or something else.

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even the score

To seek or obtain revenge against someone.
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