Sentence examples for under the pump from inspiring English sources
under the pump
Under pressure to perform.
'under the pump' is a correct and usable expression in written English. It usually refers to feeling or being under a lot of pressure, so it could be used when describing someone who is feeling overwhelmed by a situation or workload. Example: The student was really under the pump with exams coming up and all of her assignments due.
"We're the team that are under the pump now.
When Justin Leppitsch is under the pump, blame Tom Rockliff.
"I was put under the pump right from the beginning.
"You guys have got us under the pump," he said.
Five weeks ago they were under the pump, now they're talking top four.
"Right under the pump here lads," yelps Jos Buttler from behind the stumps.
KPS 1-0) is the cost saving ratio of a DRPD of 1.00 compared to a DRPD of 0.00 under the pumped storage scheme.
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