run up against
US /rʌn ʌp əˈɡɛnst/
UK /rʌn ʌp əˈɡɛnst/
1.
deparar-se com, enfrentar
to encounter a difficulty or problem
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We might run up against some resistance from the local community.
Podemos deparar-nos com alguma resistência da comunidade local.
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The new policy is likely to run up against strong opposition.
A nova política provavelmente enfrentará forte oposição.