Indicates intense physical activity; you're likely to hear it after someone runs or lifts heavy objects.

Heavy Breathing

Reflects a state of tiredness or exertion, showing someone's effort in an activity.

Exertion Indicator

Sometimes used figuratively to express the difficulty of non-physical tasks.

Used metaphorically to describe intense effort in tasks, not limited to physical ones.

Suggests a task is tough or someone is struggling to keep pace with others.

Often associated with rushing to meet deadlines or handle time-sensitive tasks.