when push comes to shove
US /wen pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/
UK /wen pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/
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ketika keadaan mendesak, ketika benar-benar penting
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.
Ketika keadaan mendesak, dia selalu ada untuk keluarganya.
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We can talk about it now, but when push comes to shove, we'll see who's really committed.
Kita bisa membicarakannya sekarang, tapi ketika keadaan mendesak, kita akan lihat siapa yang benar-benar berkomitmen.