Revolving doors operate thus if all else fails (2,1,4)

I believe the answer is:

at a push

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If this is the answer, I'm afraid I cannot explain it.

(Other definitions for at a push that I've seen before include "With difficulty" , "If a big effort were made - say a shove" , "If really necessary" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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