Phrase guide

no pressure

noun · phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An absence of social expectations about one's behavior or performance in a situation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • We strive to create a no-pressure environment in which your child can fulfill her potential.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

phrase

Meaning 2

The situation at hand is rife with emotional pressure.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • Your boss wants to give the board a quick run-down our project in half an hour. Just five minutes and some question time. No pressure.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: sin presión (ninguna) — relational
  • Spanish: no tener presión (ninguna) — relational
  • Spanish: no haber presión (ninguna) — relational
  • Spanish: (pero) tranquilo — phrase
  • Spanish: no hay presión (ninguna) (pero) — phrase
  • Spanish: sin presión (ninguna) (pero) — phrase
  • Spanish: (pero) sin presionarte — phrase