when it comes to the crunch



when it comes to the crunch

also when the crunch comes
when a situation becomes serious or an important decision has to be made You know that when it comes to the crunch, she will do what needs to be done.
Usage notes: also used in the form at crunch time with the same meaning: She's the kind of player who's going to score at crunch time.
See also: come, crunch

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Arabel['ærəbel]
Ballinger['bælindʒə]
Japik-Frisian (Rare)
GayelordGAY-lordEnglish (Rare)
Coyle[kɔil]
DiederichDEE-de-rikhGerman (Archaic)