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set one's face against

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To oppose strenuously; to determine not to do or accept.

UK

Examples

“As these gatherings generally ended in drunkenness and rough and dangerous fun, the ministers set⟳ their faces against the observance, and were seconded in their efforts by the more intelligent and well-behaved in the community.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

set one's hair on fire set one's heart on set one's house in order set one's shoulder to the wheel set one's sights set one's watch back

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