when push comes to shove
US /wen pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/
UK /wen pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/
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결정적인 순간에, 정말 필요할 때
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.
결정적인 순간에, 그는 항상 가족을 위해 있어.
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We can talk about it now, but when push comes to shove, we'll see who's really committed.
지금은 이야기할 수 있지만, 결정적인 순간에 누가 정말 헌신적인지 알게 될 거야.