How to Pronounce "up against it"
expression
ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
UHP uh-GAYNST it, UHP uh-GENST it
ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst/ /ˈɪt
UP uh-GENST it
Definition
To be in a very difficult, challenging, or stressful situation, often with limited options or time to succeed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UHP uh-GAYNST it, UHP uh-GENST it
UK
UP uh-GENST it
Listen in Context
We're really up against it this week at work.
The team was up against it but didn't give up.
If you forget your notes, you'll be up against it during the meeting.
We're up against it with this deadline—there's just not enough time.