feel the pinch . feel the pinch {v. phr.} To be short of money; experience monetary difficulties. If we are going to have a recession, everybody will feel the pinch. Categories: add yours experience {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: F Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion