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Meaning of at a pinch | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

/ˌæ.təˈpɪnʃ/

Definitions

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

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

at a premium at a price at a profit at a push at a rate of knots at a run