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when push comes to shove
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1.
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Global
informal
colloquial
When a situation becomes critical and decisive action is required.
When circumstances force a final or unavoidable choice.
2.
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Global
informal
colloquial
Used to indicate what will occur ultimately or when matters are reduced to their most important point.
In the last analysis; when it comes down to it.
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