fare against

fare against (someone or something)

To perform or work well in comparison to someone or something else. I wonder how they will fare against the top-seeded team in the division.
See also: fare
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

fare against

v.
To perform or function at a level comparable with that of something or someone else: I wonder how well the new car models fare against the old ones.
See also: fare
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • fare
  • fare against (someone or something)
  • fare up
  • fare thee well
  • standard fare
  • fare off
  • (one) would do well to (do something)
  • do well to do something
  • trouble (one) for (something)
  • trouble someone for
References in periodicals archive
The department said that the violators be checked who charge any extra fare against the officially notified fares by the government and report be sent to this office as well as copy be shared with the media for awareness of the general public.
It is, therefore, requested to constitute monitoring committees to check fares before Eid-ul-Azha to check the violators who are charging any extra fare against the fixed fare by the Government and report be sent to this office as well as copy to the press for awareness of the general public.
"Our four players at Atlanta will be able to see how they fare against the best talent in the nation."
The Green Shirts were thumped by a relatively lowly-rated West Indies, heightening the concerns of the team management and worries of the fans about how they are going to fare against the hot favourites - England, Australia and New Zealand.
"We have to prepare for the rest of the season and it's how we fare against Paris Saint-Germain, how we fare against Liverpool, because they are the top teams of Europe now."
Ever since, fans have wanted to see how his smothering style would fare against McGregor's punching and quick movement.
The Phl thus finished fourth with a 5-3 record regardless of how Chinese Taipei Blue (4-3) will fare against South Korea (6-1), in a game being played at press time.
'There, we got to see how we fare against the best clubs in the region,' said Galang, who hammered nine points.
How would a kitchen maid fare against a seven-headed dragon?
I think we all wanted to see how Tommy Calendar, Gateshead's centre half, would fare against Bolton and England centre forward Nat Lofthouse.
I think we all wanted to see how Tommy Calendar, Gateshead's centre-half, would fare against Bolton and England centreforward Nat Lofthouse.
Asked how he would fare against McGregor, Alvarez answered, "On my part, all I can say is I don't know and will never know."
Starting on June 14, how the Taeguk Warriors fare against defending champions Germany as well as Sweden -- which eliminated Italy in qualification -- and Mexico will play a large part in how 2018 is remembered.
However, when asked how his show would fare against DWTS in the ratings when they launch next month, Louis diplomatically replied: "I think both shows are going to do well.
How will Newcastle United fare against Aston Villa at Villa Park?