in a pinch betydelse and definition

Betydelse av in a pinch på svenska

• 0 Something that you can do in a pinch can be done if it is really necessary, but it will be difficult, not perfect, or not what you would really like:

  • I need $20,000 to set up the business, but I suppose $15,000 would do in a pinch.

• 1 if necessary:

  • You should use lime juice, but in a pinch lemon juice will work.