lean (up) against

[wanabee]

Dear all,

She took a broom leaning up against a tree.
She took a broom leaning against a tree.

I made up the sentences. Are there any differences between 'lean against' and 'lean up against'?
I would appreciate any comments.

 

[Ironworker]

I think they mean the same. I have used it either way.

 

[sdgraham]

I made up the sentences. Are there any differences between 'lean against' and 'lean up against'?

Yes.

"... up against" contains an unneeded word (up) that would be stricken by a good editor enforcing concise writing.

 

[wanabee]

Thank you very much, Ironworker and sdgraham!