raise an objection (to someone or something)
raise an objection
To vocalize one's objection to or protest against something. If no one raises an objection, we will consider the issue closed for the purposes of our meeting. The legal team for the defendant raised an objection to the prosecutor's line of questioning.
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raise an objection (to someone or something)
To make one's opposition to or disapproval of someone or something known or heard. Her parents raised an objection to the wedding because of her fiancé's reputation. We won't raise any objections, so long as it's understood that your firm will be covering all the applicable fees.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
raise (an) objection (to someone or something)
to mention an objection about someone or something. I hope your family won't raise an objection to my staying for dinner. I'm certain no one will raise an objection. We are delighted to have you.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
raise an objection
Protest, as in I'll raise no objections to your proposed bill if you promise to support me next time. The use of raise in the sense of "bring up" or "mention" dates from the mid-1600s.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- raise an objection
- raise objection
- not see any objection
- objection
- silence means consent
- see no objection
- speak against
- speak against (someone or something)
- remonstrate
- remonstrate about (someone or something) (with one)