pit against

idiom

Meaning

To set in opposition to someone or something else.

Examples

SIMPLE

The coach likes to pit the two best players against each other.

CONTEXTUAL

The new policy pits the sales team against the marketing department, causing a lot of unnecessary tension.

COMPLEX

History often pits the ideals of individual freedom against the demands of state security, creating a difficult balance for any government to maintain.

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money pit
A possession or financial commitment, especially a building or vehicle, that creates substantial ongoing expenses, especially one whose costs are considered to be unsustainable.