English Dictionary

at a pinch

/ˌæ.təˈpɪnʃ/

prep_phrase

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

I can lend you some money at a pinch.

意味（1）

(Australia, New Zealand, Britain, informal, idiomatic) by a small margin or amount

意味（2）

(idiomatic) In an urgent or difficult situation; when no other solution is available.