expression
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
Used to introduce a conclusion or inevitable outcome based on the current circumstances. Often implies that the situation has reached a critical or decisive point.
こうなると、もう誰にも止められない。
Now that it has come to this, no one can stop it anymore.
こうなると、正直に話すしかない。
Given the situation, I have no choice but to speak honestly.