under pressure

/ˌʌndər ˈprɛʃər/

feeling stressed or forced to perform

The athlete performed well under pressure during the final match.

The athlete handled stress effectively in a high-stakes situation.

informal

experiencing stress or strain due to demanding circumstances

She stayed calm under pressure when the project deadline approached.

She remained composed despite the stress of an impending deadline.

The team performed under pressure to meet the client's expectations.

The team worked under stress to satisfy the client's demands.

Often used to describe situations where someone must perform or make decisions under stress.

Collocations

perform under pressureto do well in stressful situationscrack under pressureto fail or give in when stressed

to fail or collapse when stressed

to manage stress effectively

This phrase is often used in sports, business, and personal contexts to describe how someone deals with stress.

The meaning can vary slightly depending on whether it's used in a literal or figurative sense.

Combination of 'under' (in a state of) and 'pressure' (stress or force), reflecting the idea of being subjected to demanding conditions.

Commonly used in both personal and professional contexts to describe high-stress situations.

under

in a state of

preposition

pressure

stress or force

noun

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