Meaning of hit up against | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hit, up against.
2. To encounter barriers, problems or resistance due to (someone or something).
   figuratively, intransitive

Examples

“Our economic growth model⟳ will eventually hit up against hard ecological constraints.”

“It's only a matter⟳ of time until their deluded sense⟳ of entitlement hits up against reality.”

“Mayor Bloomberg's proposal to ban the sale of 32-ounce sodas has hit up against some serious negative public opinion of late.”

“Moreover, the multiple on the stock⟳ now is hitting up against historical highs for previous cycles, observes Kvaal.”

“'But, even in the less price sensitive prime market, rising rents will hit up against an affordability ceiling in the coming months and that will begin⟳ to constrain rental growth.'”

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