when the chips are down
US /wɛn ðə tʃɪps ɑr daʊn/
UK /wɛn ðə tʃɪps ɑr daʊn/
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當情況危急時, 在關鍵時刻
when a situation is difficult or serious
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You'll see who your true friends are when the chips are down.
當情況危急時，你就會知道誰是你的真朋友。
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He always performs best when the chips are down.
在關鍵時刻，他總是表現得最好。