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when push comes to shove

When the pressure is on; when the situation is critical or urgent; when the time has come for action, even if it is difficult.
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He's not an extremely talented builder, but when push comes to shove, he can usually get the job done.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

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cuando el empuje viene empujar

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