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at a pinch
at a pinch
Said of a challenging, but potentially workable, situation. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Sir, I think we can get you on that flight at a pinch, as long as you don't mind waiting around.
at a pinch
(British & Australian) also in a pinch (American) if something can be done at a pinch, it is possible in an urgent situation but it is difficult Will's car can take four people comfortably, five at a pinch.
See feel the pinch, take with a pinch of salt
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Shakti | | - | Hinduism, Indian, Hindi |
Madog | | - | Welsh |
Chikere | | - | Western African, Igbo |
Connla | | - | Irish Mythology |
Adriano | | ahd-RYAH-no (Italian) | Italian, Portuguese |
Pipaluk | | - | Native American, Greenlandic |