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up against
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faced with a problem or difficult situation
up against
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used to indicate closeness or contact between two objects or entities
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used to indicate being in a challenging or adversarial situation
Example
He propped the ladder up against the wall.
The team is up against a tough opponent in the championship.
He leaned up against the wall.
She looped the scarf around her neck, bundling up against the winter chill.
The oppressed population decided to rise up against the tyrannical regime.