Cómo Pronunciar "up against"
expression
ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
UH-puh-GAYNST or uh-GENST
ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
UP-uh-GENST
Definición
To be faced with a difficult problem, opponent, or situation; to be in direct competition or conflict with someone or something.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
Inglés Británico
ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
UH-puh-GAYNST or uh-GENST
UK
UP-uh-GENST
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We're up against a tight deadline at work.
The team is up against a strong opponent in the final.
She is up against some tough choices.
Whenever we're up against big problems, we stick together.