be up against it
Asked in: SSC CGL 2022 T-1
be up against it in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
We have only just enough money to live on now, and if my husband loses his job, we’ll really be up again it.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) be up against it
Answer: be up against it
Explanation:
The idiom be up against it means to face serious difficulties (मुश्किल का सामना करना) and perfectly describes a situation where financial security is precarious.
• It implies being in a tough spot when resources are scarce.
• It conveys having no fallback if things go wrong.
• The other options are not recognised idiomatic phrases.
be up against it – questions
Has be up against it been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – be up against it has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2022 T-1.