Yes, 1943 will not be an easy year for us on the home front. We shall feel in many ways in our daily lives the sharp pinch of total war. –State of the Union address, 1943, Franklin D. Roosevelt How does the use of the phrase "sharp pinch" help Roosevelt achieve his purpose? It makes the audience wince at the idea of withstanding hardship. It helps the audience imagine the pain of the upcoming year in a relatable way. It makes the upcoming year seem like it will be nothing more than a simple pinch.