介绍： feel the pinch: to not have enough money

Eg: Lots of people who have lost their jobs are starting to feel the pinch.

at a pinch: used to say that sth could be done or used in a particular situation if it is really necessary

Eg: We can get six people round this table at pinch.

介绍： feel the pinch: to not have enough money

Eg: Lots of people who have lost their jobs are starting to feel the pinch.

at a pinch: used to say that sth could be done or used in a particular situation if it is really necessary

Eg: We can get six people round this table at pinch.