gather a case against (someone or something)
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To compile evidence that supports an argument or charges against someone or something. The job of the prosecutor is to gather a case against the defendant. We're trying to gather a case against the company because many employees have been wrongly terminated. I know you're trying to gather a case against Todd, but all the trivial things you're rattling off are just not a big deal to anyone else in the department.
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- build a case against (someone or something)
- clash
- clash against
- clash against (someone or something)
- against
- against (someone or something)
- drag (someone) kicking and screaming
- drag someone kicking and screaming
- fortify (someone or something) against (something) with (something)
- avenge (oneself) against (someone or something)