How to Pronounce "go up against"
expression
GOH up uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
guh-OH UP uh-GENST
Definition
To compete with or challenge someone or something, usually in a direct or difficult confrontation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH up uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
guh-OH UP uh-GENST
Listen in Context
Our team will go up against the champions in the final.
She had to go up against three other candidates for the job.
We are ready to go up against any challenge.
Do you really want to go up against her in court? She's an excellent lawyer.