pressure point
noun/ˈpreʃə pɔɪnt/
/ˈpreʃər pɔɪnt/
- a place on the surface of the body that is sensitive to pressure, for example where an artery can be pressed against a bone to stop the loss of blood
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- a place or situation where there is likely to be trouble
- a new political pressure point
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