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when push comes to shove

/wɛn pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/ /wɛn pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/
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Idiom
  1. 1 iş ciddiye binince, sıkıya gelince

Definition (English)

When a situation becomes difficult or serious, and you must take action or make a decision.

Example Sentences

  1. When push comes to shove, he'll always help his friends.
    İş ciddiye binince, arkadaşlarına her zaman yardım eder.
  2. When push comes to shove, you have to trust your own instincts.
    Sıkıya gelince kendi içgüdülerine güvenmek zorundasın.

Synonyms

when it comes to the crunchwhen it really matterswhen things get serious

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