Under pressure Meaning in English
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈpɹɛʃɝ
UN-der PRESH-er
ˈʌndɐ/ /pɹˈɛʃɐ
UN-duh PRESH-uh
Definition
Experiencing stress, urgency, or difficulty, often because of deadlines, expectations, or difficult situations.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal speech. Often used for work, exams, or sports, and can describe mental or environmental stress. Don't confuse with 'pressured' (as an adjective). Frequently appears as 'feel under pressure' or 'work under pressure'.
Spanish: bajo presiónPortuguese (BR): sob pressãoPortuguese (PT): sob pressãoChinese (Simplified): 在压力下Chinese (Traditional): 在壓力下Hindi: दबाव मेंArabic: تحت الضغطBengali: চাপে - চাপের মধ্যেRussian: под давлениемJapanese: プレッシャーの下で - 圧力を受けてVietnamese: chịu áp lựcKorean: 압박을 받는 - 압박 속에Turkish: baskı altındaUrdu: دباؤ میںIndonesian: di bawah tekanan
Example Sentences
She works well under pressure.
basic
Many students feel under pressure before exams.
basic
He doesn't like making decisions under pressure.
basic
We’re really under pressure to finish this project on time.
natural
Try not to make promises when you’re under pressure.
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He cracks jokes even when he’s under pressure—it helps him cope.
natural