| Idiom | when push comes to shove |
|---|---|
| Meaning | when really tested; when it really counts; when there's no more time left to hesitate or think about what action to take |
| Example | Many people say they are worried about the environment, but when push comes to shove, how many people are willing to pay extra for environmentally-friendly products? synonym: when you come right down to it |
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