expression, noun, adverb
at the critical moment; when it really matters; in an emergency
Colloquial phrase equivalent to いざという時. Used when a decisive or urgent situation arises, often implying preparation or reliance.
See also: いざという時
いざって時に備えて、非常食を用意している。
I keep emergency food ready for when it really matters.
彼はいざって時に頼りになる。
He's someone you can count on when push comes to shove.