bump against

bump (up) against (someone or something)

To touch or strike something or someone, usually lightly and unintentionally. Whenever someone opens the door, it bumps against the coat rack. I lost my balance and bumped up against the person in front of me in line.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bump (up) against someone or something

to strike someone or something accidentally, usually relatively gently. The car bumped up against the curb. The door has bumped against the wall and scratched the paint.
See also: bump
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • avenge (oneself) against (someone or something)
  • accompany (one) on a/(one's) journey
  • accompany on a journey
  • be/have done with somebody/something
  • be in line with (someone or something)
  • better of
  • (someone or something) promises well
  • begin with
  • begin with (someone or something)
  • be out of (one's) league
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IF YOU BUMP against a John Dory in the deep blue sea, you'll be reminded of your favourite duffer from school.
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