"pinch of the game" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pinches of the game [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|pinches of the game}} pinch of the game (plural pinches of the game)
  1. (archaic) The moment of determination or the most crucial point (of something). Tags: archaic
    Sense id: en-pinch_of_the_game-en-noun-cZrti6Id Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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