feel the pinch
idiom
: to experience the problems caused by not having enough money or by paying higher costs
We are starting to feel the pinch of high fuel costs.
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As lower-income households feel the pinch of tariffs, wealthier households continue to drive consumer spending.
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Brian Blank, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
As many feel the pinch of higher prices during the holiday season, here's what to know about tax refunds in 2026.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
More on Michigan's economy: Michigan employers are in a wait-and-see mode — and workers feel the pinch
September marks the seventh consecutive month total employment has declined.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Up next, what's the White House's plan to address those skyrocketing health insurance premiums and will the president roll back more tariffs as Americans feel the pinch from higher prices?
—ABC News, 16 Nov. 2025
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Brian Blank, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
As many feel the pinch of higher prices during the holiday season, here's what to know about tax refunds in 2026.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
More on Michigan's economy: Michigan employers are in a wait-and-see mode — and workers feel the pinch
September marks the seventh consecutive month total employment has declined.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Up next, what's the White House's plan to address those skyrocketing health insurance premiums and will the president roll back more tariffs as Americans feel the pinch from higher prices?
—ABC News, 16 Nov. 2025
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“Feel the pinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20the%20pinch. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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