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/Sounds like "meh" (as in "met") + "TEHR" (as in "ten") + "preh" (as in "press") + "SYOHN"/

Meaning

To apply pressure on someone to act or make a decision more quickly, often as a negotiation tactic or control strategy.

Examples

They are pushing him to sign the contract before he can properly review it.

Don't put any more pressure on him, he is already stressed enough about the project.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de España
Dar caña

To spread a rumor, pass gossip along from person to person until it takes on a life of its own. In the Caribbean and Central America correr la bola is the original viral information loop.