come up against

Questions

What does come up against mean?

To face (someone, something) in a match, problem, competition or fight.

How to pronounce come up against

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “come up against”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “come up against” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.