Select the most appropriate idiom to complete the given sentence.
With the increasing market prices and stagnant salaries, he is ________.

Correct option is C

Option Meanings:
· Beating the rap – escaping punishment.
· Taking a break – resting temporarily.
· Feeling the pinch – experiencing financial difficulty.
· Getting it off his chest – expressing something that has been bothering.
Correct Answer: (c) feeling the pinch
The sentence talks about rising prices and no salary growth, which implies financial stress. The idiom “feeling the pinch” refers to financial strain, making it the best fit.
Correct Sentence:
...he is feeling the pinch.