put (someone) under the pump

To put (someone) under pressure to perform, succeed, or achieve results. Primarily heard in UK. The fast-food giant has been put under the pump in the last few years by dropping sales and sliding market value. The cricket community has really put the ageing batsman under the pump to deliver results this season, or else consider retirement.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Buckley	['bʌkli]
Ervin	['ə:vin]
Severiano	se-ve-RYAH-no	Italian, Spanish
Rafaela	-	Spanish, Portuguese, Macedonian
Laci (1)	-	Hungarian
Sofronio	-	Spanish