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Be hard pressed/pushed to do something

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Challenging CircumstancePlay
Use when something is so difficult it's almost impossible due to current conditions. SlideWith the market crash, they'll be hard pressed to keep the business afloat.
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Time ConstraintPlay
It's useful when explaining tight deadlines or limited time to complete tasks. SlideWe'll be hard pressed to prepare the report by tonight.
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Skepticism ExpressedPlay
When you doubt something can happen due to lack of evidence or difficulty. SlideYou'll be hard pressed to convince them without any proof.
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