When push comes to shove 或 if push comes to shove 这两个短语的意思是' 在关键时刻', 或危急关头。

例句

He's quite unreliable, but when push comes to shove I know he'll be there to help.

Money is tight, but if push comes to shove we'll have to get a loan.

The trains are suspended today, so if push comes to shove I'll get a taxi.

请注意

Push the boat out 意思是超常花钱，热烈庆祝。