Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 1 (Q.No. 18)
Directions to Solve
Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, E (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.
18.
To set one's face against
Discussion:
11 comments Page 1 of 2.
Nitin said:
1 decade ago
Please explain this answer.
Ank said:
1 decade ago
To be determined not to do something.
Usage: Despite fierce competition from rival companies, they've set their face against price cuts.
Usage: Despite fierce competition from rival companies, they've set their face against price cuts.
Sri said:
1 decade ago
Face has many meanings. Face(noun) and face(verb) are different. Face(v) is to oppose something.
e.g. He faced many hardships throughout his life.
So, to set one's face against is to oppose something vehemently, strongly.
e.g. He faced many hardships throughout his life.
So, to set one's face against is to oppose something vehemently, strongly.
Sharma said:
1 decade ago
To oppose something Mother had set her face against my having music lessons with this teacher in the city.
Vin9 said:
10 years ago
Simple guys question contains a negative word against.
So find the negative word in options. Luckily we got only one such option.
So find the negative word in options. Luckily we got only one such option.
Abhishek said:
10 years ago
To oppose something.
SHRAY GOEL said:
9 years ago
Please explain this answer.
Sandy said:
9 years ago
Exactly, Agree @Vin9.
Priya rao said:
8 years ago
''to set ones face against '' --to keep a face against others. Here agonist says or reveals that it is to ''OPPOSE''.
And by elimination method, we can clear all the options except one.
And by elimination method, we can clear all the options except one.
Sridhar said:
6 years ago
Oppose is not pull off everything it can be silent and calm to achieve the goal with great success.
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