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Today's Idiom = "Under The Gun"






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Under The Gun ( under a lot of pressure to get something done ... )

"Under The Gun"



You are under the gun when you are working under tremendous pressure.

Example: "Everyone at the office has been under the gun since this new manager arrived."



You are forced to work extra hard when you are under the gun.

Example: "We are under the gun to get this project finished at work."



Working under the gun is working hard under pressure to meet deadlines.

Example: "I feel I work harder when I am under pressure." Reply: "Me too. I get much more done when I am under the gun."





Under Age

Up Against


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