up against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
1.
contro, vicino a
in contact with or close to
:
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He leaned up against the wall.
Si appoggiò contro il muro.
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The boat was tied up against the dock.
La barca era legata contro il molo.
2.
contro, di fronte a
facing or contending with (a difficulty or opponent)
:
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We are up against a very strong team.
Siamo contro una squadra molto forte.
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She's up against a tight deadline.
È contro una scadenza stretta.