English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you will crack under pressure" Mean?
Learn what "you will crack under pressure" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Harsh
Warn
You will crack under pressure.
It means the speaker believes the other person will eventually break down because of pressure.
From Tangled In Desire, Episode 25
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is warning another person that the pressure will eventually overwhelm them.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in heated conflict or dramatic fiction. It sounds harsh and insulting in normal conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
You will crack under pressure.
2
You'll crack under pressure.
3
You're going to crack.
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