under pressure

idiom

: tightly pressed into a container

The contents of the bottle are under pressure.

: in a state of stress or anxiety because of having too much to do

They both work well under pressure.

: being made to feel forced to do something (as by arguments, threats, etc.)

The mayor is under pressure to resign.

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The power of the purse Another law under pressure is the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, a response to Nixon's refusal to spend funds as directed by Congress. —

Tamara Keith, NPR, 15 Feb. 2025 Workers who deal with the aftermath of wildfires are also under pressure. —

Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 14 Feb. 2025 The Congressman expressed concerns that while many job opportunities are presented, a significant number of applicants fail to appear for scheduled interviews, leading to a drain on resources for businesses already under pressure. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025 But Thompson also admires the couples’ grace under pressure. —

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