What's the meanig of pinch an inch.

[Savath]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #844 "Dieting: Common Phrases (1)", question 4

She lost weight, and because she is thinner now, she can only pinch an ..........

(a) yard
(b) mouse
(c) square
(d) inch

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #844 "Dieting: Common Phrases (1)", answer 4

She lost weight, and because she is thinner now, she can only pinch an inch.

Correct answer: (d) inch
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Dear Linda,
What's the meanig of pinch an inch.
Thanks
Savath

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[Linda]

Hi Savath,
'Pinch an inch' means to pinch an inch of fat on a part of your body.
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