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Meaning of under the cosh | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

subjected to (figurative) pressure; under the gun

UK, informal

Examples

“Having been under the cosh Swansea were enjoying a promising spell and Begovic had to deny Graham having a free header before Swansea's record signing secured victory with five minutes remaining.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

under the counter under the covers under the gun under the hammer under the hood under the impression