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
