pressure makes diamonds
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Meaning · English
A situation where the pressure that a person is under makes them demonstrate their potential.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Áp lực có thể giúp một người thể hiện tiềm năng
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pressure makes diamonds” mean?
A situation where the pressure that a person is under makes them demonstrate their potential.
Is “pressure makes diamonds” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.