when push comes to shove in German
when push comes to shove in German is wenn es hart auf hart kommt, wenn es ernst wird.
when push comes to shove in German
wenn es hart auf hart kommt
(figuratively, idiomatic) When the pressure is on; when the situation is critical or urgent; when the time has come for action, even if it is difficult.
wenn es ernst wird
(figuratively, idiomatic) 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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What is "when push comes to shove" in German?
"when push comes to shove" in German is wenn es hart auf hart kommt, wenn es ernst wird.
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Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "when push comes to shove": wenn es hart auf hart kommt, wenn es ernst wird.
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