in a pinch
成語所屬單字pinch
in a pinch — 慣用語
1. if you really have to, when there is no better option available, especially in a
1.慣用語
釋義
緊急時；萬不得已時
if you really have to, when there is no better option available, especially in an emergency.
例句
In a pinch, you can use baking soda to clean the kitchen sink.
Lina can babysit the twins in a pinch if Sarah gets called to work.