Tonight's game will 'pit' Smith 'against' Johnson for the championship. [=Smith will be playing against Johnson for the championship in tonight's game]
The game requires you to 'pit your wits against' the computer. [=to use your wits to try to defeat the computer]
I usually like her movies, but her most recent one is really 'the pits'! [=her most recent one is terrible]
(..) Too many. I don't even know you. But I'm gonna tell you, that's dumb. Hey, c'mon. He can't lose. I think the pit boss is watching him. Are you okay? I'm such a klutz. I get so nervous when I gamble. I'm so silly. Hold on a bit. Let's just take it easy. (..)2009 The Hangover