when push comes to shove
US /wen pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/
UK /wen pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/
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quand les choses sérieuses commencent, quand il le faut
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.
Quand les choses sérieuses commencent, il est toujours là pour sa famille.
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We can talk about it now, but when push comes to shove, we'll see who's really committed.
Nous pouvons en parler maintenant, mais quand les choses sérieuses commenceront, nous verrons qui est vraiment engagé.