# zur Not

zur Not is a German prep_phrase meaning “in a pinch”.

## Meanings

1. in a pinch, if need be
   - Eine Stelle als Buchhalterin könnt’ ich Ihnen zur Not bald genug verschaffen. Ueberhaupt eine Stelle in irgend einem Geschäft. Aber damit ist Ihnen ja nicht gedient. — I could arrange a position as an accountant for you quickly enough, in a pinch. Generally, a position in a store. But that wouldn't be of much use to you, would it.

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