if push comes to shove

Meaning: If the situation becomes serious.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Daily Life

More idioms — Daily Life

• in a bind — In a difficult situation or position.
• in a nutshell — Concisely; in a few words.
• in a pinch — In an emergency; if necessary.
• in a rut — In a boring routine.
• in dutch with someone — In trouble.
• in full swing — At the peak of activity or intensity.

More English idioms

• in of one's element — In one's most comfortable or favorite environment.
• have someone in stitches — To make someone laugh very hard.
• in the bag — A sure thing; success is assured.
• in the black — Making a profit.
• in the chips — Having lots of money.
• in the doghouse — In someone's bad graces; in trouble.

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