at a pinch

[vil]

Dear teachers,

Would you be kind enough to tell me whether I am right with my interpretation of the expression in bold in the following sentence?

Marjorie Ferrar was, indeed, of those who can a;ways get money at a pinch.

at a pinch = in a pinch = in an emergency, when hard-pressed

Thanks for your efforts.

Regard,

V

[Atchan]

[ Not A Teacher ]

At a pinch UK (US in a pinch)
means "Something that you can do at a pinch can be done if it is really necessary, but it will be difficult, not perfect, or not what you would really like".

[vil]

at a pinch = in a pinch = if it comes to the pinch

At a pinch you can do without baccy, but never water .

Now the first thing a housekeeper has to settle is what things are wanted most, and what things can be done without at a pinch.

V.