under the pump

Meaning

(Australia, New Zealand) Under pressure to perform, e.g. at work or in a sports contest.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see under,‎ pump.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

under the gun

Antonyms

dreamless slaphappy easeful homish

Words in the phrase

under the pump

Close letter words and terms

under the most unfavourable circumstances under the most unfavourable conditions under the name of Under The Radar under the roof under the rose