Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Where the shoe pinches

Correct option is D

Idiom Meaning:
• "Where the shoe pinches" means where the real problem or difficulty lies in a situation.
• It refers to the point of discomfort or the source of trouble.
Example Sentence:
He says everything is fine, but I know where the shoe pinches—he’s struggling financially.
Option Meanings:
• Where the shoe hurts – literal interpretation.
• Difficult roads – not idiomatic.
• Unknown paths – unrelated.
• Where the difficulty lies – correct idiomatic meaning.
Related Idioms:
• A thorn in the side = a constant source of annoyance.
• Hit the nail on the head = identify the exact problem.