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at a pinch = in a pinch ???
I want to know if the meaning of at a pinch is same as in a pinch ??
Do they all mean by "if necessary " ?
Which one are common one used in spoken English ?
Could you provide me the sample sentence for reference ?
Thank you.
2011年12月20日 10:07
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at a pinch (British & Australian) also in a pinch (American)
-if something can be done at a pinch, it is possible in an urgent situation but it is difficult.
Example, Will's car can take four people comfortably, five at a pinch.
2011年12月20日
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I don't think anyone says "at a pinch". The phrase "in a pinch" describes a remedy taken in a difficult situation. "The rain came unexpectedly, so in a pinch we used trash bags to keep dry".
2011年12月20日
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