Definition
during a critical time when faced with adversity or difficulty, often revealing the true worth of people or things.
在關鍵時刻，在危難關頭
When the chips are down, you'll discover who truly has your back.
當情況危急時，你會發現誰真正站在你這邊。
The company demonstrated its resilience when the chips were down during the financial crisis.
公司在金融危機期間面臨困境時展現了其韌性。
The importance of teamwork becomes evident when the chips are down on a project.
當專案面臨困境時，團隊合作的重要性變得顯而易見。