Idioms

when the chips are down
at the final and critical moment, when things really become difficult
When the chips are down the man will always come and help his friends.

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  • when the going gets tough (the tough get going)
  • when the time is ripe
  • where one is coming from
  • whet someone's appetite
  • while away the time
  • whip (someone or something) into shape
  • whip up (something) or whip (something) up
  • whistle a different tune
  • whistle in the dark
  • white elephant
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  • give (someone) the shirt off one's back
  • snow (someone) under
  • kill the fatted calf
  • feel like doing (something)
  • tune out (someone or something) or tune (someone or something) out
  • keep on an even keel
  • fall head over heels in love with (someone)
  • in the dark (about something)
  • pay through the nose (for something)
  • harp on (something)


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