Idiom: Hard-Pressed
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Barely able. Having difficulty doing something.
Example: "Although they are still available, I think we would be hard-pressed to find one on short notice."
Experiencing financial difficulty or difficulty in surviving.
Example: "The earthquake left the residents hard-pressed."
Example Sentences
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She was hard-pressed to finish the assignment before the deadline.
2
He's been hard-pressed to find a job in this economy.
3
My parents were hard-pressed to pay for my college tuition.
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They were hard-pressed to come up with a solution to the problem.
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She is hard-pressed to balance her work and personal life.
