pressure cooker
A 'pressure cooker' can refer to a kitchen appliance used for fast cooking or a metaphor for high-stress situations.
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Definition
A2cooking
(common, kitchen)A sealed pot that cooks food quickly by using steam pressure.
Example
- She used a pressure cooker to make the stew in under an hour.
- Pressure cookers are great for cooking tough cuts of meat.
B2figurative
(common, metaphor)A situation marked by intense stress or urgency.
Example
- The final exam week felt like a pressure cooker for the students.
- Managing a crisis can turn any workplace into a pressure cooker.
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