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
Örnekler
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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