when the chips are down
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used for referring to the time at which a situation gets really problematic, serious, or challenging
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Idiom
Informal
例
One day when the chips are down, you will know who your true friends are.
The manager demonstrated her leadership skills when the chips were down, guiding the team through a crisis.
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