How to Pronounce "if push comes to shove"
expression
if PUSH kumz tuh SHUV
if POOSH kumz too SHUV
Definition
This phrase means 'if the situation becomes urgent or serious' or 'if it's absolutely necessary.' It's often used to talk about what someone would do if things get tough.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈpʊʃ/ /ˈkəmz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈʃəv
British English
ˈɪf/ /pˈʊʃ/ /kˈʌmz/ /tˈuː/ /ʃˈʌv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
if PUSH kumz tuh SHUV
UK
if POOSH kumz too SHUV
Listen in Context
If push comes to shove, I'll lend you the money.
We can try other solutions, but if push comes to shove, we'll move.
If push comes to shove, I'll call my boss for help.
Honestly, if push comes to shove, I could always find a different job.