when the chips are down -Idioms

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

pour money down the drain

take (someone's) part

so still you can hear a pin drop

have a crack at (something)

strike (someone) as funny

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