Example: She works well under pressure during exams.
Definition
"Under pressure" describes a state of experiencing stress or urgency, often due to demanding circumstances or deadlines. For example, it refers to how someone performs when they must work quickly or efficiently despite high expectations or challenging conditions.
Translations
bajo presión
onder druk
sota pressió
sous pression
unter Druck
Etymology
The phrase "under pressure" originates from the physical concept of pressure, meaning force applied to a surface. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to describe psychological stress or demanding situations, reflecting how external forces affect someone's mental state or performance.
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"Under pressure" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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