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phrasego up against
go up against sb especially AmE to compete against someone, especially in sport, business, or in a court of law: The LA Raiders go up against the Green Bay Packers on August 7. It's almost impossible for an ordinary person to go up against a big company that can afford to hire top lawyers.
go up against (someone or something)To face a particular competitor, trial, or test. I can't believe I have to go up against the valedictorian for this award—obviously, she's going to win! go up against someoneto compete with someone; to face someone in competition. She is going up against Rodney in the spelling bee. The champ went up against the challenger in a match last Friday. |