In the end; ultimately.
when pigs fly
Never.
when Hell freezes over
Never; not in this lifetime or a time in the unforeseeably distant fut…
when in Rome, do as the Romans do
It is wise to adapt to the circumstances; it is wise to follow common …
when push comes to shove
When the pressure is on; when the situation is critical or urgent; whe…
when the chips are down
When the pressure is on; when the situation is urgent or critical.
when it's at home
(of a person) In reality; in fact; when it comes down to it.