put pressure on somebody (to do something)idiomPart ofpressureput pressure on somebody (to do something)put pressure on somebody (to do something) — idiomidiom1. To try to make someone do something by using influence or force.1.idiomDefinitionTo try to make someone do something by using influence or force.ExampleHer parents put pressure on her to study medicine.The boss put pressure on the team to finish the project early.