Question

Pick the option that describes the idiom in the quotes most appropriately.

Every time the government plays to its vote banks, it is the common tax-payer who 'feels the pinch'.

• A. Joins the vote-bank
• B. Leaves the vote bank
• C. Is left feeling short of money
• D. Registers its protest

Answer 1

The correct option is C Is left feeling short of money

The meaning of the idiom 'feel the pinch' is to experience the effect of having less money.

So, the correct answer is C) is left feeling short of money.