direct (something) against (someone or something)
direct (something) against (someone or something)
To target someone or something with something negative. I'm not the one who sabotaged your presentation, so don't direct your anger against me!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
direct something against someone or something
to aim a critical remark or a weapon at someone or something. (Very close to direct something at someone or something.) We directed the guns against the occupied village. Ted said he had directed his remark against Judy.
See also: direct
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- a ghost at the feast
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- (someone or something) promises well
- (one) doesn't give a rip (about something)
- a/the feel of (something)
- (one) doesn't give a hoot (about something)
- all right
- a slew of (something)
- (have) got something going (with someone)
- a straw will show which way the wind blows