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in a pinch

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  1. in a pinchadverb

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

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of in a pinch in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of in a pinch in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of in a pinch in a Sentence

  1. Lorne Baring:

    By and large I just take them (the forecasts) with a pinch of salt, it's all about what (European Central Bank President Mario) Draghi says at its next meeting.

  2. Darrin Simmons:

    I have had to pinch Darrin Simmons a lot of times, it has been quite a journey. These last three weeks have been a long time coming, to say the least. I ’m excited to be here. I really relish the opportunity to be a part of this big game.

  3. Moe Girton:

    [ Gossip Grill's clientele ] just didn't have the resources. we really felt that pinch of being economically more challenged than the boys' bar.

  4. Elbert Hubbard:

    If you work for a man, in heavens name work for him! If he pays you wages that supply you your bread and butter, work for him speak well of him, think well of him, stand by him and stand by the institution he represents. I think if I worked for a man I would work for him. I would not work for him a part of the time, and the rest of the time work against him. I would give an undivided service or none. If put to the pinch, an ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness.

  5. Ralph Gonsalves:

    It’s going to be costly, but I don’t want us to penny pinch...this is going to be a long haul.


Translations for in a pinch

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  • en un apuroSpanish
  • dans un pincementFrench
  • एक चुटकी मेंHindi
  • в крайнем случаеRussian
  • ஒரு சிட்டிகைTamil

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