when push comes to shove
US /wen pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/
UK /wen pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/
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到了關鍵時刻, 當真正需要時
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.
到了關鍵時刻，他總是會支持他的家人。
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We can talk about it now, but when push comes to shove, we'll see who's really committed.
我們現在可以談論它，但到了關鍵時刻，我們就會知道誰是真正投入的。