Bring up against
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To confront or challenge someone with something.
I hate to bring this up against you, but you promised to complete the job last week.
Often appears as...
- bring up against you
- bring up against somebody
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To place something in a position where it is facing something else, typically something undesirable or challenging.
The harsh reality of the situation was brought up against them.
Often appears as...
- bring up against reality
- bring up against problems
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To confront or challenge someone with something.
I hate to bring this up against you, but you promised to complete the job last week.
Often appears as...
- bring up against you
- bring up against somebody
phrase
To place something in a position where it is facing something else, typically something undesirable or challenging.
The harsh reality of the situation was brought up against them.
Often appears as...
- bring up against reality
- bring up against problems
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Implication
Using 'bring up against' suggests opposition or a problem with the other person.
You need to acknowledge the error I have to bring up against your report.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
It can express disappointment or frustration when pointing out someone's shortcomings.
I don't want to bring this up against you, but your lateness has been an issue.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversation Starter
It can introduce a difficult or sensitive topic for discussion.
There's something serious I need to bring up against the team's performance.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Implication
Using 'bring up against' suggests opposition or a problem with the other person.
You need to acknowledge the error I have to bring up against your report.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
It can express disappointment or frustration when pointing out someone's shortcomings.
I don't want to bring this up against you, but your lateness has been an issue.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversation Starter
It can introduce a difficult or sensitive topic for discussion.
There's something serious I need to bring up against the team's performance.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Implication
Using 'bring up against' suggests opposition or a problem with the other person.
You need to acknowledge the error I have to bring up against your report.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
It can express disappointment or frustration when pointing out someone's shortcomings.
I don't want to bring this up against you, but your lateness has been an issue.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversation Starter
It can introduce a difficult or sensitive topic for discussion.
There's something serious I need to bring up against the team's performance.
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