under pressure
idiomDefinition of under pressure
1 : tightly pressed into a container The contents of the bottle are under pressure.
2 : in a state of stress or anxiety because of having too much to do They both work well under pressure.
3 : being made to feel forced to do something (as by arguments, threats, etc.) The mayor is under pressure to resign.
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