Chips are down - in Russian?
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today i've met a phrase "when chips are down". i've tried to look it up in the dictionary and found the following explanation.
but now i've doubted about its translation into russian.
i think, the translation "когда всё утрясётся" must suit this phrase.
what do you think?
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Скорее уж "когда всё рушится, период 'чёрной полосы' "
Ex: "One day when the chips are down(=when you are in great difficulties) you will know who your true friends are".
The phrase "when chips are down" implies that a bad period has been in progress at the time and the word 'when' emphasizes that.
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I don't know about the Russian translation, but the idea of "When the chips are down" comes from American Poker. I think this is the best example I can think of --
Meaning: At a critical / important moment.
Bob has a bad attitude, but when the chips are down (when it's important), you can depend on him to get the job done.
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