单词 | at a pinch |
释义 | at a pinchphrase See full dictionary entry for pinchIf you say that something is possible at a pinch, or in American English if you say that something is possible in a pinch, you mean that it would be possible if it was necessary, but it might not be very comfortable or convenient. Six people, and more at a pinch, could be seated comfortably at the table. Synonyms: if necessary, with difficulty, if need(s) be, just possibly More Synonyms of at a pinch at a pinch in British Englishif absolutely necessary at a pinch or in a pinch if absolutely necessary. Six people, and more at a pinch, could be seated comfortably at the table. Examples of 'at a pinch' in a sentence |
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