rebel at

rebel at (someone or something)

To defy, resist, or revolt against someone or something. My brother rebelled at our parents a lot while he was in school, something I know he regrets now that he's an adult. A huge number of citizens have begun actively rebelling at the government's proposed legislation reforms.
See also: rebel
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

rebel at someone or something

to resist and defy someone or something. It is natural for teenagers to rebel at their parents. I feel as if I have to rebel at all these rules.
See also: rebel
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • a slew of (something)
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a slue of (something)
  • (someone or something) promises well
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • (have) got something going (with someone)
  • accompanied by
  • accompanied by (someone or something)
  • accompany
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Narrowly beaten by Rebel Rebel at Kempton, the Mick Channontrained Capable Guest could subsequently finish only 17th at Newmarket, and then on Monday he beat just two home in the German Guineas.
He was only beaten a head by Rebel Rebel at Kempton, and if he reproduces his best form he's not without a squeak.''
Irish 2,000 Guineas day : Callaghan plays up money after shock Classic payday; Contenders Rebel Rebel and Capable Guest