After losing his job, he had to start pinching pennies to make ends meet.
pinching cheeks
Frequency:
45
%
The grandmother couldn't resist pinching her granddaughter's cheeks whenever she saw her.
pinching salt
Frequency:
30
%
She was pinching salt into the soup when she realized she had added too much.
Idiomatic Expressions for pinching
Phrase: pinching yourself
Meaning: to physically pinch oneself as a way to confirm that one is not dreaming or to express disbelief
Usage: I couldn't believe I won the lottery, I had to keep pinching myself to make sure it was real.