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Katie Anh
2022-05-19 10:05
Be under the pump negative spoken language adjective phrase
The phrase is usually heard in Australia.
To be under pressure or in a difficult situation.
I find myself under the pump every time I have to make a presentation to others.
Most businesses are under the pump due to the outbreak of Covid 19.
His parents' high expectation of his study results makes him under the pump.
I felt a bit under the pump before the interview. But luckily, everything went well.
Come out of a difficult situation without a stain on one's character
To quickly do an unpleasant or difficult task in order to avoid a prolonged painful episode
Used to say that life includes not only happiness but also toughness too.
1. On or in a calm or undisturbed waterbody
2. Facing no or very few obstacles or difficulties
To make someone understand how serious, difficult, or dangerous something is
Do you see anything wrong?
Men are normally responsible for building the house, while women decorate that house to make it become a home.
A: I built this house; meanwhile, my wife was in charge of designing its interior and exterior.
B: It is true that men make houses, women make homes.
