when/if push comes to shove (also if it comes to the push British English) spokenDECIDE if a situation becomes very difficult or action needs to be taken 别无选择时;需要行动时 If push comes to shove, you can always sell the car. 实在没有办法的时候,你总还可以把车卖掉。
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