up against it

up against it  {adj. phr.},  {informal}
Faced with a great difficulty or problem; badly in need.
The Smith family is up against it because Mr. Smith cannot find a job.
You will be up against it if you don't pass the test. You will probably fail arithmetic.
Compare: HARD UP, END OF ONE'S ROPE, BACK TO THE WALL (2).
Categories: adjective informal
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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