The idiom "when the chips are down" originates from the world of gambling, where "chips" represent one's bets or stakes. In this context, it is used to refer to a situation in which one is  facing a challenging or difficult situation, often when one's circumstances are at their most critical.

What is the origin of the idiom "when the chips are down" and when to use it?

英語での「when the chips are down」の定義と意味

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