up against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
1.
pada, di dekat
in contact with or close to
:
•
He leaned up against the wall.
Dia bersandar pada dinding.
•
The boat was tied up against the dock.
Perahu itu diikat di dekat dermaga.
2.
menghadapi, melawan
facing or contending with (a difficulty or opponent)
:
•
We are up against a very strong team.
Kita menghadapi tim yang sangat kuat.
•
She's up against a tight deadline.
Dia menghadapi tenggat waktu yang ketat.