Posar sota pressió
Example: Els estudiants es posen sota pressió abans dels exàmens finals.
Definition
"Posar sota pressió" means to place someone or oneself under stress or pressure, often due to challenging situations or expectations. For example, students who "posen sota pressió" themselves before final exams experience heightened anxiety or tension.
Etymology
The phrase "posar sota pressió" comes from Catalan, where "posar" means to put or place, and "sota pressió" means under pressure. It literally translates to 'put under pressure,' reflecting the act of applying stress. Did you know? This expression is commonly used in contexts involving stress or urgency.
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"Posar sota pressió" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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