show strong opposition

/ʃoʊ strɔːŋ ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/

verb phrase

  1. to express or demonstrate firm disagreement with or resistance to something

    B2

    show strong opposition to somethingformal

    • "The students showed strong opposition to the new rules."A2
    • "Local residents showed strong opposition to the proposed airport expansion."B1
    • "Several lawmakers showed strong opposition to the proposed reforms."B2

Common mistakes

  • show strong opposition against the plan→show strong opposition to the plan

    Use 'opposition to', not 'opposition against', when saying what is opposed.

Collocations

strong oppositionopposition toexpress strong oppositionshow strong opposition to a proposalshow strong opposition to a decision

Word family

opposeoppositionopponentopposed