If/when it comes to the crunch In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "if/when it comes to the crunch", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-12-09 10:12

Meaning of If/when it comes to the crunch

Synonyms:

it's crunch time

Variants:

when the crunch comes

If/when it comes to the crunch informal clause

If/when a situation gets critical or you must make an important decision

If it comes to the crunch, he will appear to solve the problem.

He always says he'll help me, but when it comes to the crunch, I can't find him anywhere.

Unfortunately, the computer stops working when it comes to the crunch.

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