hard pressed
/hɑrd prɛst/
adjective
- In a difficult situation because of lack of time, money, or other resources.
- The teacher was hard-pressed to finish grading all the exams before the deadline.
- The family was hard-pressed to pay their bills after the father lost his job.
- Hard-pressed farmers struggled to keep their crops alive during the drought.
- Under great pressure or strain; having difficulty doing something.
- She was hard-pressed to explain why she had arrived so late to the meeting.
- You would be hard-pressed to find a better pizza in this town.
- The team was hard-pressed to score a goal against the defending champions.
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