Be under pressure

Meaning:

Live or work in a way that causes you feel anxiety and worry.

If you are under pressure, you feel anxious or frustrated because you have too many things to do in very little time,
or people expect you to do a lot.

Example:

Some people perform well under pressure and some others don't.

Athletes must perform well under extreme pressure especially in big events such as Olympic Games.

Picture:

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Last modified on March 1, 2002