Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see against, the, law. / (law) Illegal; forbidden by law.

Alternative form of dead against.

To stop liking or supporting someone; to become unfriendly towards.

(idiomatic) To continue to hope, even when what is hoped for seems unlikely or impossible.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of run up against

present participle of run up against

simple past tense of run up against

(idiomatic) In a time-restricted manner, to meet a deadline, hurriedly, timed.

Trapped, cornered; discommoded, discomfited; in a quandary.

(idiomatic, Britain) in a tight spot.