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词汇 in-a-pinch
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in a pinch


idiomUS(UKat a pinch)
Something that you can do in a pinch can be done if it is really necessary, but it will be difficult, not perfect, or not what you would really like:
I need $20,000 to set up the business, but I suppose $15,000 would do in a pinch.
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in a pinch | American Dictionary


in a pinch


idiom
if necessary:
You should use lime juice, but in a pinch lemon juice will work.
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