phrasal verb · neutral
put a strain on
UK/pʊt ə streɪn ɒn/US/pʊt ə streɪn ɑːn/PUT·a·STRAIN·on
task2speaking
to cause pressure, stress, or excessive demand on someone or something
Examples
“Rapid population growth has put a strain on urban infrastructure.”
“Caring for elderly parents can put a strain on family finances.”
“Long working hours put a strain on employees’ mental health.”
Band 8 sentence
“The influx of tourists during the festival puts a strain on local services and housing, which requires coordinated policy responses.”
Collocations
- put a strain on resources
- put a strain on relationships
Word family
put a strain on sth phrasal verbstrain noun/verbstrained adjective
Common mistakes
make pressure on→put a strain on
Say it for a higher band
5make pressure on→6place pressure on→7+put a strain on
Synonyms
overburden
Easily confused
place pressure on
“Rising costs placed pressure on the company’s profit margins.”
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