Up Against (something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Up Against (something) Idiom mean?

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up against (something) What does up against (something) mean?	close to	The ladder was standing up against the tree in the yard.
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grain of truth What does "grain of truth" mean?	the smallest amount of truth	There was not a grain of truth in what the man said.

get in on (something) What does "get in on (something)" mean?	to become involved in something	My friend wants to get in on the planning of the summer festival.
face down (someone) What does "face down (someone)" mean?	to confront someone boldly	The government decided to face down the striking transportation workers.
raise Cain What does "raise Cain" mean?	to create a disturbance, to cause trouble	The boys began to raise Cain at the dance and were asked to leave.
putty in (someone's) hands What does "putty in (someone's) hands" mean?	very willing to do what someone else thinks or wants	The woman was putty in our hands and we were able to get everything that we wanted from her.
save one`s breath What does "save one`s breath" mean?	keep silent because talking will not do any good	"You can save your breath and not bother talking to him. He never listens to anyone."
For donkey's years What does "For donkey's years" mean?	(UK) If people have done something, usually without much if any change, for an awfully long time, they can be said to have done it for donkey's years.
Skin someone alive What does "Skin someone alive" mean?	If someone skins you alive, they admonish and punish you hard.

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Up Against (something) Idiom