Hit up against Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhɪt/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst

HIT-uhp-uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST

UK

hˈɪt/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst

HIT-up-uh-GENST

Definition

To physically collide with something or to unexpectedly encounter a problem or obstacle.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly informal or neutral. Used literally for minor accidents or figuratively for encountering problems. Common with 'wall,' 'problem,' 'difficulty.' Can be replaced with 'run into' in many contexts.

• Spanish: chocar con - tropezar con (dificultad)
• Portuguese (BR): bater em - deparar-se com (dificuldade)
• Portuguese (PT): bater contra - deparar-se com (dificuldade)
• Chinese (Simplified): 撞上 - 遇到（困难）
• Chinese (Traditional): 撞上 - 遇到（困難）
• Hindi: से टकराना - कठिनाई का सामना करना
• Arabic: يصطدم بـ - يواجه (صعوبة)
• Bengali: ধাক্কা খাওয়া - বিপত্তিতে পড়া
• Russian: натолкнуться на - столкнуться с (трудностью)
• Japanese: ぶつかる - 困難にぶつかる
• Vietnamese: đụng phải - gặp phải (khó khăn)
• Korean: 부딪히다 - 문제에 부딪히다
• Turkish: çarpmak - zorlukla karşılaşmak
• Urdu: ٹکرا جانا - مشکل کا سامنا کرنا
• Indonesian: menabrak - menghadapi (kesulitan)

Example Sentences

You’re bound to hit up against some challenges when starting a new job.

natural

Sometimes we hit up against unexpected problems.

basic

When working on the project, we hit up against several major obstacles.

natural

Every time I try to fix it, I hit up against a new issue.

natural

He hit up against the wall while running.

basic

The car hit up against a tree.

basic