Vocabulary

いざという時

at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove

expression noun adverb

Example sentences

In an emergency he had nothing to fall back upon.

He is the last person to leave you in time of need.

I've used up my wages, but I have my bank account to fall back on.

I'm going to lay aside that money for emergencies.

This will come in handy in a pinch.

The wind failed us.

Words failed me at the last minute.

Save money against the unexpected for when it's necessary.