in (one's) hour of need

in (one's) hour of need

At the point in time when someone needs help the most. I'll always be indebted to Janet for standing by me in my hour of need.
See also: hour, need, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in your ˌhour of ˈneed

(often humorous) when you really need help: Where were you in my hour of need? Sitting in a cafe with your friends!
See also: hour, need, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • in your hour of need
  • on the hour
  • on the hour/half-hour
  • till all hours
  • till all hours (of the day and night)
  • till/until all hours
  • by the hour
  • quarter past (a given hour in time)
  • zero hour
  • the top of the hour