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*** used to say that you could do something if necessary in a difficult or urgent situation, but it will be difficult, not perfect, or not what you would really like
Example
You should use lime juice, but in a pinch lemon juice will work.
A cloth napkin can serve as a substitute for a paper towel in a pinch.
Everyone knew he was in a pinch.
Example
You should use lime juice, but in a pinch lemon juice will work.
A cloth napkin can serve as a substitute for a paper towel in a pinch.
Everyone knew he was in a pinch.
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