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 prov

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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.

20 Thg 12 2011 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.

20 tháng 12 năm 2011

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".

20 tháng 12 năm 2011

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