no pressure
"Take your time"
No pressure is a phrase that acknowledges a situation might feel pressured while ostensibly removing that pressure: No pressure, but we'd love to have you join us.
Often used ironically to highlight exactly how much pressure exists: The whole company is watching your presentation—no pressure.
The phrase can be genuine reassurance or pointed sarcasm, depending on tone and context.
- casualnessUnstudied, relaxed demeanor
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
- go with the flowAccept situations without resistance
- calmFree from agitation
- composedCalm and self-possessed
optional · sarcasm · no worries · no big deal · take your time · no rush · encouragement · ease · flexibility · stress-free · peace · patience · implication · support · insinuation · relaxed · empathy · low stakes
- calming phrasesstay calm, calm down, relax, keep your cool, take it easy
- pressureabsolute, psi, pascal, kilopascal, hectopascal
no pressurehigh pressure
Strong force per area
under pressure · pressure · demand · ultimatum · mandatory
no pressurecrunch time
High-pressure final stretch
under the gun · stressed out · anxiety · tension · white-knuckle
no pressurehigh stakes
Significant potential for loss
life or death · crunch time · do or die · critical · crucial
press, pressure, pressing, depressurization, pressurize, pressurized, pressurizing, unpressured, overpressure