när det kommer till kritan
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Swedish
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Literally "when it comes to the crayon". A reference to tabs written with chalk on a blackboard.
Phrase
[edit]- (dated, originally) When debts are due; when it's time to pay money.
- (by extension) When it really matters; when the situation requires it; when push comes to shove.