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under pressure

[/ˈʌndər ˈprɛʃər/]
adjective/adverbial phrase
sob pressão
1. experiencing stress or strain; forced to act or make decisions quickly
The team was under pressure to finish the project by Friday.
O time estava sob pressão para terminar o projeto até sexta-feira.
2. subjected to physical force or weight pressing down
The submarine hull was under pressure at that depth.
O casco do submarino estava sob pressão naquela profundidade.
3. in a difficult or demanding situation; being pushed or compelled
He performed well under pressure during the competition.
Ele se apresentou bem sob pressão durante a competição.
NYC Slang
in the hot seat; in a jam; sweating it out
Synonyms
stressedstrainedin a tight spothard pressedconstrainedcom pressaem apuros
Antonyms
relaxedat easecalmunstressedtranquilodescontraído

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sob pressão
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
sob pressão / pressionado
Can also use 'pressionado' colloquially
Rio de Janeiro
sob pressão
Standard usage
Portugal
sob pressão
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'carregado de pressão' also used colloquially

Related Idioms & Phrases

work under pressure
put someone under pressure
thrive under pressure
buckle under pressure
perform under pressure
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