in opposition

Phrase

In conflict or disagreement with someone or something.

ریشه

The word 'in' comes from Old English 'in', meaning 'in, into'. The word 'opposition' comes from Latin 'oppositio', from 'opponere', meaning 'to oppose'.

مثال

• The two political parties are in opposition on many key issues.
• The student's views were in opposition to the professor's.
• The company's decision is in direct opposition to the interests of its employees.