when push comes to shove

US /wen pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/
UK /wen pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/
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when a situation becomes urgent or difficult; when it really matters

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When push comes to shove, he's always there for his family.
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We can talk about it now, but when push comes to shove, we'll see who's really committed.
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