count against

Related to count against: out for the count

count against (one)

1. To view one negatively because of something they have done. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is usually used between "count" and "against." Aunt Jane was pretty cold to me today—I think she still counts my criticism of her driving against me.

2. To be a detriment or liability to one. Her youthful exuberance counted against her when she spoke out of turn at the meeting. Your prior infractions will certainly count against you during your sentencing.

See also: count

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

count something against someone

to regard something in a negative way against someone. I'm afraid we must count this against you as an unexcused absence. Don't count that last strike against the batter.

See also: count

count against someone

[for something] to be held against someone; [for something] to weigh against someone. I hope this mistake doesn't count against me. Don't worry, it won't count against you at all.

See also: count

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

count against

Be disadvantageous to, as in His earnings this year will count against his Social Security benefits. This idiom uses count in the sense of "make a reckoning," in this case negative. [Early 1900s]

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

count against

1. To be a liability to someone; weigh against someone: The team's inexperience will count against them when they play more difficult opponents.

2. To hold something against someone: The teacher counted my absences against me.

See also: count

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

back into
back into (someone or something)
angle
angling
fill in
fill out
orient
orient to
orient to (something)
spiffed up

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With Drogba's age and fitness beginning to count against him, Abramovich may be ready to thrust the 19-year-old alongside 50 million pound signing Fernando Torres.

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However, their players do not have the experience of coping with high-pressure matches and that could count against them when they take on the star-studded Rossoneri.

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Burley did not say whether he would select the Spaniard if he obtained a British passport, but hinted that Novo's lack of first team action with Rangers may count against him.

Burley eyes foreign talents

Of course his confidence will be going through the roof at present and let's hope he scores another for Scotland in Georgia tomorrow evening but the fact that Faddy has been involved in such high-profile games might just count against him.

Football: Faddy gives Moyes headache

Outsiders include Peter Reid and a shock contender is Kenny Dalglish, though the former Liverpool and Blackburn manager's long exile may count against him.

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However, Ferguson has admitted United's preference to do a deal with Southampton, heavily based on Bale's future progression, could count against the Red Devils.

Spurs pole apart

By an NCAA rule that prioritizes each sport, Forristall's athletic scholarship will count against the basketball team's limit for the remainder of this year, similar to the way a men's basketball player who joined the football team would count against the football team's limit.

Forristall trades Oregon uniforms

In addition, Lieberman proposes changing the current law so that Pell grant eligibility will not count against a family's eligibility for tuition tax credits, allowing lower income families with some tax liability to also benefit from tax credits.

Decision 2004: financial aid: szing up the candidates' positions

The Authors Guild claims that used book sales will count against sales of new books.

Authors Guild urges members to sever links with Amazon.com

The state amended its Medicaid plan to allow people to have earnings that don't count against them for Medicaid eligibility, after the "trial work period" is over.

A cup of ambition: could you work if you had training? Transportation? Special equipment? (A Place In The Work Force)

The value of this coverage does not count against key employees in the 25% concentration test.

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If students run an errand for a teacher, the agenda is signed in red ink and the trip doesn't count against them.

Hall pass agendas. (Idea Exchange)

For individuals, their cost would count against contribution limits.

Free Money

词组	count against
释义	count against Related to count against: out for the count count against (one) 1. To view one negatively because of something they have done. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is usually used between "count" and "against." Aunt Jane was pretty cold to me today—I think she still counts my criticism of her driving against me. 2. To be a detriment or liability to one. Her youthful exuberance counted against her when she spoke out of turn at the meeting. Your prior infractions will certainly count against you during your sentencing. See also: count Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. count something against someone to regard something in a negative way against someone. I'm afraid we must count this against you as an unexcused absence. Don't count that last strike against the batter. See also: count count against someone [for something] to be held against someone; [for something] to weigh against someone. I hope this mistake doesn't count against me. Don't worry, it won't count against you at all. See also: count McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. count against Be disadvantageous to, as in His earnings this year will count against his Social Security benefits. This idiom uses count in the sense of "make a reckoning," in this case negative. [Early 1900s] See also: count The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. count against v. 1. To be a liability to someone; weigh against someone: The team's inexperience will count against them when they play more difficult opponents. 2. To hold something against someone: The teacher counted my absences against me. See also: count The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. See also: back into back into (someone or something) angle angling fill in fill out orient orient to orient to (something) spiffed up References in periodicals archive NA-08 Malakand PTIs Junaid Akbar is leading the count against PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto with 97 votes. Pakistan General Election 2018 Unofficial Results With Drogba's age and fitness beginning to count against him, Abramovich may be ready to thrust the 19-year-old alongside 50 million pound signing Fernando Torres. Brazilian teenager to replace Drogba at Chelsea? However, their players do not have the experience of coping with high-pressure matches and that could count against them when they take on the star-studded Rossoneri. Milan have the class to prevail HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO ARE FRETTING OVER APPLICATIONS, interviews and grades for college have another thing to worry about: Will their Facebook or MySpace pages count against them in the admissions process? Be careful what you post Burley did not say whether he would select the Spaniard if he obtained a British passport, but hinted that Novo's lack of first team action with Rangers may count against him. Burley eyes foreign talents Of course his confidence will be going through the roof at present and let's hope he scores another for Scotland in Georgia tomorrow evening but the fact that Faddy has been involved in such high-profile games might just count against him. Football: Faddy gives Moyes headache Outsiders include Peter Reid and a shock contender is Kenny Dalglish, though the former Liverpool and Blackburn manager's long exile may count against him. Football: News FLASH - Blades hope to hit jackpot by backing Black However, Ferguson has admitted United's preference to do a deal with Southampton, heavily based on Bale's future progression, could count against the Red Devils. Spurs pole apart By an NCAA rule that prioritizes each sport, Forristall's athletic scholarship will count against the basketball team's limit for the remainder of this year, similar to the way a men's basketball player who joined the football team would count against the football team's limit. Forristall trades Oregon uniforms In addition, Lieberman proposes changing the current law so that Pell grant eligibility will not count against a family's eligibility for tuition tax credits, allowing lower income families with some tax liability to also benefit from tax credits. Decision 2004: financial aid: szing up the candidates' positions The Authors Guild claims that used book sales will count against sales of new books. Authors Guild urges members to sever links with Amazon.com The state amended its Medicaid plan to allow people to have earnings that don't count against them for Medicaid eligibility, after the "trial work period" is over. A cup of ambition: could you work if you had training? Transportation? Special equipment? (A Place In The Work Force) The value of this coverage does not count against key employees in the 25% concentration test. Flexible benefits for small employers If students run an errand for a teacher, the agenda is signed in red ink and the trip doesn't count against them. Hall pass agendas. (Idea Exchange) For individuals, their cost would count against contribution limits. Free Money
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