pit against

[pit against] {v.}

To match against; oppose to; put in opposition to; place in competition or rivalry with.

* /The game pits two of the best pro football teams in the East against each other./

* /He pitted his endurance against the other man's speed./

* /He was pitted against an opponent just as smart as he was./

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


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