when push comes to shove
US /wen pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/
UK /wen pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/
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到了关键时刻, 当真正需要时
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.
到了关键时刻，他总是会支持他的家人。
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We can talk about it now, but when push comes to shove, we'll see who's really committed.
我们现在可以谈论它，但到了关键时刻，我们就会知道谁是真正投入的。