Question

In bush, saddam was up ...... More than his match. Select one: a. Into b. Against c. For d. To

Answer 1

in bush, saddam was up for more than his match

Answer 2

Here the answer is (c). So the answer will be Suddam was up against more than his match, more than his ability.

Here the meaning of this expression Suddam was up means he was fighting more than he can combat, more than his best capability.  

The meaning of the line is expressing the best possible effort of Suddam against Bush.