Have against

preposition

To dislike or hold a grudge against someone or something.

I don't know what you have against me, we used to be good friends.
Visual representation of "have against" - To dislike or hold a grudge against someone or something

Often appears as...

  • have something against someone
  • have nothing against you
preposition

To dislike or hold a grudge against someone or something.

I don't know what you have against me, we used to be good friends.
Visual representation of "have against" - To dislike or hold a grudge against someone or something

Often appears as...

  • have something against someone
  • have nothing against you
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Negative Feelings

Indicates negative emotions, like dislike or resentment, towards someone or something.

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She seems to have something against the new policy.
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Without Evidence

Sometimes used when there's no clear reason for the negative feelings.

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He doesn't know why, but he has something against that place.
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Personal Issues

May suggest personal issues with someone rather than professional or factual disagreements.

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I have nothing against her personally, but her work needs improvement.
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Negative Feelings

Indicates negative emotions, like dislike or resentment, towards someone or something.

Illustration for Negative Feelings
She seems to have something against the new policy.
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Without Evidence

Sometimes used when there's no clear reason for the negative feelings.

Illustration for Without Evidence
He doesn't know why, but he has something against that place.
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Personal Issues

May suggest personal issues with someone rather than professional or factual disagreements.

Illustration for Personal Issues
I have nothing against her personally, but her work needs improvement.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Feelings

Indicates negative emotions, like dislike or resentment, towards someone or something.

Illustration for Negative Feelings
She seems to have something against the new policy.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Without Evidence

Sometimes used when there's no clear reason for the negative feelings.

Illustration for Without Evidence
He doesn't know why, but he has something against that place.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Issues

May suggest personal issues with someone rather than professional or factual disagreements.

Illustration for Personal Issues
I have nothing against her personally, but her work needs improvement.
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