How to Pronounce "when push comes to shove"
expression
WEN PUSH KUHMZ tuh SHUV
wen PUSH KUHMZ too SHUV
Definition
This expression means when a situation becomes serious or critical and real action is needed; at the moment when decisions or actions really matter.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈpʊʃ/ /ˈkəmz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈʃəv
British English
wˈɛn/ /pˈʊʃ/ /kˈʌmz/ /tˈuː/ /ʃˈʌv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEN PUSH KUHMZ tuh SHUV
UK
wen PUSH KUHMZ too SHUV
Listen in Context
You may say you will help, but when push comes to shove, will you be there?
When push comes to shove, we all need to support each other.
When push comes to shove, we have to make a decision.
He talks a lot, but when push comes to shove, he never delivers.