up against

Language: en

1.
General Englishformalbiblicalliterary
- To rise in opposition to; to rebel or take hostile action against an authority, person, or group.
2.
General Englishneutralinformal
- To encounter or face (a difficulty, obstacle, or challenge).
- To be confronted by an opposing force, circumstance, or problem.
3.
General Englishneutral
- To be physically adjacent to or in contact with something, often implying rubbing or touching.

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