Grammar fix
a pressing concern
urgent issue
an issue or problem that needs immediate attention because it is very important or cannot be delayed
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Rising energy costs have become a pressing concern for many families this winter.work
- One pressing concern in modern cities is the lack of affordable housing, which affects both young professionals and families.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: a pressing concern (for someone/about something)
WrongIt's a pressuring concern.
RightIt's a pressing concern.
It's 'pressing' (urgent), not 'pressuring'.
Patterna pressing concern (for someone/about something)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
The idiom 'pressing concern' beats the long-winded 'matter of considerable urgency'.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
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Don't confuse it
Unlike 'a concern' (any worry or issue), 'a pressing concern' specifically means something urgent that cannot be postponed.