när det kommer till kritan

== Swedish == === Etymology === Literally "when it comes to the crayon". A reference to tabs written with chalk on a blackboard. === Phrase === när det kommer till kritan (dated, originally) When debts are due; when it's time to pay money. (by extension) When it really matters; when the situation requires it; when push comes to shove. === References === “krita”, in Svensk ordbok [Dictionary of Swedish] (in Swedish) “krita”, in Svenska Akademiens ordlista [Wordlist of the Swedish Academy] (in Swedish) “krita”, in Svenska Akademiens ordbok [Dictionary of the Swedish Academy] (in Swedish)