Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

feel-the-pinch

idiom
ˌfiːl ðə pɪnʧ
Definition
To experience difficulties or discomfort due to financial constraints or a lack of resources.
Examples
  • Many families are starting to feel the pinch as prices for everyday goods rise.
  • After the layoffs at the factory, workers began to really feel the pinch.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe a situation where someone is struggling financially or is feeling the effects of an economic downturn.
Synonyms
  • struggle financially
  • be in dire straits
  • face hardships