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at a pinch en · ADP

Pronunciation

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/ˌæ.təˈpɪnʃ/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

at + a + pinch (“tight squeeze”)

Meanings

(Australia, New-Zealand, UK, idiomatic, informal) by a small margin or amount
(idiomatic) In an urgent or difficult situation; when no other solution is available.

Synonyms

by the skin of one's teeth · only just · in a pinch