English Phrasal Verbs (237/365) - Go Up Against Somebody/Something

in #englishphrasalverbs6 years ago (edited)

David goes up against Goliath.

To go up against somebody/something means to challenge somebody/something.

Example sentences:

  • We went up against the best team and emerged as winners!
  • If you go up against someone too much above your weight category, you risk getting your ass handed to you!
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Thanks.

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