at-a-pinch

Prepositional phrase

(Australia, New Zealand, UK, informal, idiomatic) By the skin of one’s teeth; only just; Deo volente; perhaps; if you’re lucky.

Adverb

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

Origin

at + a + pinch (“tight squeeze”)

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