when push comes to shove

短语

发音

AU

别名

if push comes to shove

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    When the pressure is on; when the situation is critical or urgent; when the time has come for action, even if it is difficult.

    比喻 习语

    He is not a particularly talented builder, but when push comes to shove, he can usually get the job done.