up against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
1.
على, بجانب
in contact with or close to
:
•
He leaned up against the wall.
استند على الحائط.
•
The boat was tied up against the dock.
كان القارب مربوطًا بجانب الرصيف.
2.
يواجه, ضد
facing or contending with (a difficulty or opponent)
:
•
We are up against a very strong team.
نحن نواجه فريقًا قويًا جدًا.
•
She's up against a tight deadline.
إنها تواجه موعدًا نهائيًا ضيقًا.