run counter to (someone or something)
run counter to (someone or something)
To oppose, contravene, or work against someone or something. The former CEO's actions run counter to everything this company stands for. The governor's newest policy seems to be running counter to everything he promised during his election campaign.
See also: counter, run
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
run counter to something
to be in opposition to something; to run against something. (This has nothing to do with running.) Your proposal runs counter to what is required by the manager. His idea runs counter to good sense.
See also: counter, run
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
run counter to
Be in conflict with, oppose, as in Practice often runs counter to theory. This idiom, first recorded in 1843, uses counter in the sense of "in an opposite direction."
See also: counter, run
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
run counter to
be or develop in conflict with.See also: counter, run
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- run counter to
- counter with
- counter with (something)
- lift
- blow the lid off
- blow the lid off (something)
- blow the lid off something
- come under fire
- be/come under fire
- gather (someone) into (something)