To have a reason for disliking, opposing, or objecting to someone or something.
To have something that makes you dislike or oppose a person or thing.
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
To have a specific reason, objection, or prejudice that makes you dislike or oppose someone or something.
"What do you have against eating vegetables? They're good for you!"
I have nothing against the man personally.
— Common idiomatic usage; widely found in English political speech and journalism
Almost exclusively used in questions: 'What do you have against...?' or negative statements: 'I have nothing against...'. Rarely used in affirmative statements. Very common in everyday spoken English.
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