full-court press

full-court press
,full-court `press noun singular
1. ) a method of playing basketball in which one team puts pressure on their opponents in all parts of the COURT
2. ) AMERICAN INFORMAL the use of strong pressure to get what you want

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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