Meanings
How to pronounce "in a pinch":
AU
In an urgent or difficult situation; when no other solution is available.
Example Sentences
1
I forgot my lunch, but luckily I had some granola bars in my bag to eat in a pinch.
2
We ran out of milk during breakfast, so I used water in a pinch.
3
I needed a screwdriver to fix the loose handle, but a butter knife worked in a pinch.
4
I didn't have time to go to the store, so I used ketchup instead of tomato sauce in a pinch.
5
I didn't have any clean clothes for the party, so I wore my workout clothes in a pinch.
