Emotions & feelings

under pressure

in a stressful situation

If you are under pressure, you are in a stressful or demanding situation.

B1 very common speech & writing

expression

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Why did you rush the answer?

I was under pressure because everyone was waiting.

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I find it difficult to make good decisions when I am under pressure.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: in pressure

Say: under pressure

The usual preposition in this expression is "under," not "in."

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How it fits in a sentence.

be under pressure; work under pressure

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I find it difficult to make good decisions when I am under pressure.

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under pressure

in a stressful situation

“I find it difficult to make good decisions when I am under pressure.”

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