when the chips are down
idiomPart ofchip
when the chips are down — idiom
1. when you are in a difficult or serious situation that tests your character or ab
1.idiom
Definition
when you are in a difficult or serious situation that tests your character or abilities
Example
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.