up against

US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
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1.

contra, junto a

in contact with or close to

:
He leaned up against the wall.
Ele se encostou na parede.
The boat was tied up against the dock.
O barco estava amarrado ao cais.
2.

contra, enfrentando

facing or contending with (a difficulty or opponent)

:
We are up against a very strong team.
Estamos contra uma equipe muito forte.
She's up against a tight deadline.
Ela está contra um prazo apertado.