English Explanatory Dictionary

in a pinch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. In an urgent or difficult situation; when no other solution is available.

Pronunciation

en-au-in a pinch.ogg

Word forms

in a pinch

Synonyms

when push comes to shove when the chips are down when the gloves come off at a pinch
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