Under The Pump

Synonyms of under the pump

• stressed
• under pressure
• under stress

Antonyms of under the pump

• calm
• relaxed
• at ease

Collocations of under the pump

under pressure

Frequency: 80 %

She was really under pressure to meet the deadline.

under stress

Frequency: 70 %

The team was under stress due to the high expectations.

under scrutiny

Frequency: 60 %

The company's financial records were under scrutiny by auditors.

under the gun

Frequency: 50 %

The employees were under the gun to finish the project on time.

under the cosh

Frequency: 40 %

The team was under the cosh after losing three games in a row.

Idiomatic Expressions for under the pump

• Phrase: put someone under the pump
  Meaning: To put someone in a situation where they feel pressure or stress.
  Usage: The boss really put me under the pump with that last-minute project deadline.