at a pinch
English
editEtymology
editat + a + pinch (“tight squeeze”)
Pronunciation
edit- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌæ.təˈpɪnʃ/
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Prepositional phrase
edit- (Australia, New Zealand, British, informal, idiomatic) by a small margin or amount
- Synonyms: by the skin of one's teeth, only just
- (idiomatic) In an urgent or difficult situation; when no other solution is available.