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UK//wɛn ðə tʃɪps ɑː dаʊn//US//wɛn ðə tʃɪps ɑr daʊn//

Sens de When the chips are down

A phrase meaning that true priorities or character emerge during difficult times.

In simple words: When things get tough or serious.

When the chips are down dans une phrase

  • She showed her true colors when the chips were down.
  • People often reveal their real friends when the chips are down.
  • You can count on him; he’s always there when the chips are down.

Comment utiliser When the chips are down

Commonly used in conversational English to express that in difficult situations, true character or priorities are revealed. More appropriate in informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine chips falling down when you're losing in a game, symbolizing challenges ahead.

Mots liés

Collocations with When the chips are down

  • show true character
  • reveal true friends
  • emerge strong
  • count on someone
  • face challenges

Synonyms for When the chips are down

  • in tough times
  • when it matters
  • in a crisis
  • under pressure
  • when faced with challenges

Common mistakes with When the chips are down

  • Used in formal contexts where it's too casual.
  • Misunderstood to refer to gambling rather than challenging situations.
  • Incorrectly believed to mean being in a good situation.

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Questions fréquentes sur When the chips are down

Que signifie When the chips are down?

When things get tough or serious.

Que signifie When the chips are down en français ?

When things get tough or serious.

Quelle est la définition de When the chips are down?

A phrase meaning that true priorities or character emerge during difficult times.

Comment utiliser When the chips are down dans une phrase?

She showed her true colors when the chips were down.

Peux-tu donner un autre exemple de When the chips are down?

People often reveal their real friends when the chips are down.

Quels sont les synonymes de When the chips are down?

Quelques alternatives courantes : in tough times, when it matters, in a crisis, under pressure, when faced with challenges.

Quels mots vont avec When the chips are down?

Il s'associe souvent à show true character, reveal true friends, emerge strong, count on someone, face challenges.

Quelles sont les erreurs courantes avec When the chips are down?

Used in formal contexts where it's too casual. Misunderstood to refer to gambling rather than challenging situations. Incorrectly believed to mean being in a good situation.

Comment prononce-t-on When the chips are down?

US: //wɛn ðə tʃɪps ɑr daʊn//, UK: //wɛn ðə tʃɪps ɑː dаʊn//. Écoute l'audio ci-dessus pour entendre la prononciation native.

When the chips are down est-il formel ou informel?

"When the chips are down" est informel, il convient donc aux conversations détendues entre amis et en famille.

Quand dois-je utiliser When the chips are down?

Commonly used in conversational English to express that in difficult situations, true character or priorities are revealed. More appropriate in informal contexts.