clash against (someone or something)
To fight against someone or something. The two sides have been clashing against each other in the streets for weeks—when will the fighting stop? Based on the latest reports, the enemy troops are getting closer and closer. We'll clash against sooner rather than later. Those two boxers clashed against each other one last time to determine supremacy in the sport once and for all.
clash of the ash
1. In the sport of hurling, the sound of opponents' hurleys (long paddle-like sticks, made from ash wood) striking each other. Primarily heard in Ireland. It was an intense match, and the fierce clash of the ash could be heard ringing through the pitch. Those two players are locked in a real clash of the ash with neither one able to gain possession of the sliotar. And now, most players on both teams are involved in the clash of the ash.
2. By extension, a contest between two hurling teams. Primarily heard in Ireland. Fans are gearing up for spectacular clash of the ash this Saturday afternoon. While I was in Ireland, I got to go to a clash of the ash. Next time, I want to see a camogie match! Today's clash of the ash will determine the league champion!
clash with (someone or something)
1. To fight or disagree with someone or something. My house is always full of yelling because my kids clash with each other on everything. Must you clash with my father on every little thing? He's going to be your father-in-law in just a matter of months! Those two members of the research team have drastically different approaches, so they clash with each other constantly.
2. To contradict or be in disagreement with something. The governor's new tax plan clashes with his campaign promises. Our idea got rejected because it clashed with the boss's vision for our department. But you're vegan. Doesn't eating dairy clash with your diet?
3. To look visually displeasing when paired or juxtaposed with something, usually as of colors. That eyeshadow totally clashes with her skin tone, unfortunately. We're all wearing pink, so you're definitely going to clash with us if you wear orange. Please don't get a corsage that is going to clash with my prom dress.
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clash against something
to wage a battle or attack against someone or something. The troops clashed against the enemy. We clashed against the opposite side for over three days.
clash (with someone) (over someone or something)
to fight or argue with someone about someone or something. The customer clashed with the pharmacist over the price of the medicine. I clashed over my pay increase with the school principal.
clash with something
[for the color of something] to conflict with or mismatch another color. This red carpet clashes with the purple of the drapes. This red does not clash with purple. It looks gorgeous.
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