Grammar fix
go against
oppose or violate
to do something that is not in agreement with a rule, belief, or someone's wishes; to oppose or act against something or someone.
phrasal verbB1common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
He didn't want to go against his parents' advice, but he chose a different career.
In my opinion, it is sometimes necessary to go against tradition if you want to achieve something new.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: It goes against to my beliefs.
Say: It goes against my beliefs.
'Go against' takes the object directly — no 'to'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Go against' is the everyday verb; 'in contravention of' is legal/formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
go against + rule/wish
- the rules
- my instincts
- advice
- the grain