Implies a sense of urgency and possible danger when used to describe someone or something coming closer.

Physical Threat

Often creates a mental picture of something large or unstoppable approaching.

Visual Imagery

Can describe non-physical things, like deadlines or events, that create a sense of pressure.

Suggests a focused and intense effort on a task or challenge.

Highlights the determination to achieve a specific goal or complete a task.

Refers to adding more effort or pressure due to increased difficulty or resistance.

Speaks to the idea of intentionally influencing or guiding someone's actions.

Indicates pressure coming from an external source, like a boss or a set of circumstances.

Used when there's an expectation to deliver results within a certain timeframe or under specific conditions.