feel the pinch
感受到经济压力或困难，特别是在财务方面
口语·形容经济拮据或财务困难
英文释义
to experience financial difficulties or hardship
例句
With rising rent and food prices, many families are starting to feel the pinch.
典故来源
源自19世纪，'pinch'指挤压或夹痛，比喻经济压力像被夹住一样让人难受。