Fixed idiom with "up ____": supply the correct preposition in the expression meaning "opposed to". Sentence: In Bush, Saddam was up ____ more than his match. Select the preposition that completes the set phrase.

Given data

• Sentence: In Bush, Saddam was up ____ more than his match.
• Task: choose the correct preposition in the fixed idiom.

Concept/ApproachThe set phrase is to be up against someone, meaning to face or be opposed to them. The rest of the sentence (more than his match) reinforces a contest/opposition sense.

Option analysisagainst — completes the idiom: up against. ✅with — would suggest accompaniment, not opposition. ❌to — incorrect with this idiom. ❌for — indicates purpose/support; not idiomatic here. ❌

Final Answeragainst