when push comes to shove

US /wen pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/
UK /wen pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/
"when push comes to shove" picture
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결정적인 순간에, 정말 필요할 때

when a situation becomes urgent or difficult; when it really matters

:
When push comes to shove, he's always there for his family.
결정적인 순간에, 그는 항상 가족을 위해 있어.
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.