put the pressure on

Example Sentences

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PSG are in action on Friday when they visit Auxerre and could put the pressure on Lens by taking top spot with a victory.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

If Arsenal keep on winning then they are going to carry on closing the gap and really put the pressure on.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2025

That’s why we’re going to put the pressure on you guys to develop and deliver another championship here.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2025

“I want get better every single year and, yeah, I put the pressure on myself to be good and be better and make sure our team has success. That’s my job.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2024

I won't lie: knowing that he was on my heels like that, watching every step I took, definitely put the pressure on.

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds