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Meaning of Jack at a pinch | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

A person whose assistance is sought only in an emergency.

archaic, informal

Examples

“"Nay, not I; it is a pretty thing to expect⟳ me to wash⟳ them; you may take⟳ them back again, and say⟳, as Sally had them before, she may wash⟳ them now, for me; I am not going to be 'Jack at a pinch,' I can tell⟳ you."”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

jack bean Jack Benny jack block jack boot jack boy jack chain

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