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when the chips are down Tweet Definition of when the chips are down Like Definition of when the chips are down on Facebook
idiom 
  1. (idiom) When the pressure is on; when the situation is urgent or critical
He wasn't a very talented musician but, when the chips were down, he played well.
When the chips are down, you need to make tough decisions.
Etymology: From the game of poker.

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