pressure

Idioms (6)

• on the spot Informal · CEFR B1
  immediately and at the place where something happens
• crunch time Informal · CEFR B2
  the final, high-pressure period before a deadline
• back against the wall Informal · CEFR B1
  in a desperate situation with few options left
• cool as a cucumber Informal · CEFR B2
  very calm and composed, especially under pressure
• race against time Neutral · CEFR B2
  a desperate hurry to finish before a deadline
• under fire Neutral · CEFR B2
  being strongly criticized or attacked