The idiom "pressed for time" is believed to have originated in the 19th century, and it refers to a situation where someone is under pressure to complete a task or meet a deadline and does not have enough time to do so. It is used to describe a situation where someone is in a hurry or has a limited amount of time to complete a task. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

英語での「pressed for time」の定義と意味

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