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ESLPod_1240_WE_2150 Giving Correct Change The phrase "in a pinch," in this podcast, means if necessary in a difficult or challenging situation: "We should have installed a new part in the engine, but we were able to fix it with duct tape in a pinch." When talking about cooking, a "pinch" is a very small amount of something, specifically the amount that one can pick up between one's thumb and index (pointing) finger: "Stir together one cup of flour, a teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt." The phrase "to penny-pinch" means to spend very little money: "They're always penny-pinching and trying to negotiate lower prices at the outdoor market." Finally, if you "feel the pinch," you are having financially troubles, not having enough money to pay for or buy what you need: "Families feel the pinch when jobs are cut."

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ESLPod 1240 in a pinch Business | Money

Id	ESLPod_1240_WE_2150
Episode Id	ESLPod 1240
Episode Title	Giving Correct Change
Phrase	in a pinch
Text	The phrase "in a pinch," in this podcast, means if necessary in a difficult or challenging situation: "We should have installed a new part in the engine, but we were able to fix it with duct tape in a pinch." When talking about cooking, a "pinch" is a very small amount of something, specifically the amount that one can pick up between one's thumb and index (pointing) finger: "Stir together one cup of flour, a teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt." The phrase "to penny-pinch" means to spend very little money: "They're always penny-pinching and trying to negotiate lower prices at the outdoor market." Finally, if you "feel the pinch," you are having financially troubles, not having enough money to pay for or buy what you need: "Families feel the pinch when jobs are cut."
Topics	Business \| Money

Pinch Eslpod Phrase Means Amount Money Giving Correct