als puntje bij paaltje komt

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Etymology[edit]

Literally, when point comes to pole. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation[edit]

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Phrase[edit]

als puntje bij paaltje komt

  1. (idiomatic) when push comes to shove