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in a pinch
Prepositional phrase
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
困難な状況や急な事態において、他に選択肢がない場合に用いる（最後の手段としての意味）。 / 追い詰められた、切羽詰まった状況で、やむを得ず採る手段を示す。 / どうしても他に方法がないときに用いる、急場凌ぎの意味。
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(idiomatic) In an urgent or difficult situation; when no other solution is available.
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in a pinch
I don't usually skip breakfast, but in a pinch I'll grab a granola bar.
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I don't usually skip breakfast, but in a pinch I'll grab a granola bar.
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