いざという時とき

expression, noun, adverb

at the critical moment; when the time comes; in an emergency; when push comes to shove

Refers to a decisive or urgent moment when action is needed. Often used in contexts of preparedness or contingency.

See also: いざ

• いざという時ときのために、非ひ常じょう食しょくを備び蓄ちくしている。

  I keep emergency food stored for when the time comes.

• いざという時とき、彼かれは頼たよりになる。

  When push comes to shove, he is reliable.