when push comes to shove -Idioms

Idioms

when push comes to shove

when a situation becomes more difficult

When push comes to shove my friend's daughter is always able to find a job.

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when the chips are down

when the going gets tough (the tough get going)

when the time is ripe

where one is coming from

whet someone's appetite

while away the time

whip (someone or something) into shape

whip up (something) or whip (something) up

whistle a different tune

whistle in the dark

left-handed compliment

guard against (someone or something)

have (something) on (someone)

back up (someone or something) or back (someone or something) up

religious about (doing something)

lay the blame on (someone or something)

have clean hands

lose one's train of thought

read the handwriting on the wall

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