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Phrase(s): argue against someone or something
1. Lit. [for someone] to make a case against someone or something; to oppose the choice of someone or something in an argument. • I am preparing myself to argue against the case. • Liz argued against Tom as the new president, but we chose him anyway. 2. Fig. [for something, such as facts] to support a case against someone or something in an argument; [for something, such as facts] to support a case against the choice of someone or something in an argument. • I have uncovered something that argues against continuing this friendship. • His own remarks argue against his qualifications for the office, but he probably will be elected anyway.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs