at a pinch

Meaning: In an urgent or difficult situation, when no better alternative is available or when resources are scarce.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Body & Senses

Origin: Origin uncertain; the phrase pictures being squeezed or pinched by circumstances, with just barely enough to manage.

More idioms — Body & Senses

swallow one's pride — To set aside one's pride and accept a humbling situation or apology.
see with half an eye — To perceive something obvious with very little effort or attention.
have someone's guts for garters — To punish someone severely, especially with angry or violent reprimand.
wet one's whistle — To have a drink.
bad blood — Persistent hostility or deep resentment between people.
pull teeth — To accomplish something with great difficulty, requiring much effort and persistence.

at latter Lammas — Never; at a time that will never come.
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straight from the horse's mouth — Information received directly from the original source, without intermediaries.
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I have a bridge to sell you — A sarcastic way of saying that someone is gullible or easily deceived.
fall into place — To become suddenly clear and fully understood when separate elements finally align.

Du bist ein Goldstück — You're a real gem — priceless, irreplaceable, and deeply appreciated.
Du hast ein Händchen dafür — You have a real knack — a natural gift that makes difficult things look easy.
Du hast Köpfchen — You're sharp and clever — you use your brain well.