Set your face against somebody/something British old-fashioned verb phrase
To disapprove of or oppose something in a determined way
Our teacher set his face against the idea of rescheduling the exam.
Jonas's parents seem to set their face against his marriage.
1. To cut somebody or something harshly or severely
2. To criticize someone or something harshly or severely
A way of expressing that someone doesn't believe that something will happen or come true
Used when one strongly dislikes or is unable to tolerate someone or something.
Holding opposing opinions on an issue or in a situation
If you say that you take exception to something, you mean that you strongly object to something.
The verb "set" should be conjugated according to its tense.
This phrase has been used since the mid-1500s.