when the chips are down
成語所屬單字chip
when the chips are down — 慣用語
1. when you are in a difficult or serious situation that tests your character or ab
1.慣用語
釋義
在緊要關頭；在情況危急時
when you are in a difficult or serious situation that tests your character or abilities
例句
When the chips are down, you find out who your real friends are.
The team played their best when the chips were down in the final minutes of the game.