feel the pinch

phrase

: 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.

Examples of feel the pinch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Smaller and more leveraged businesses may feel the pinch of tighter monetary policy soon, especially given the Federal Reserve's decision to increase borrowing costs last week. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

This, as Americans feel the pinch from the war with Iran and skyrocketing gas prices. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

How much consumers feel the pinch also depends on how much of the cost is passed through by businesses, according to Ewa Manthey, commodities strategist at ING. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Just like at the beginning of the war, consumers in Asia will feel the pinch first and worst. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for feel the pinch

• bullfinch
• goldfinch
• cinch
• finch
• flinch
• inch
• lynch
• synch
• winch