【高分短语】When the chips are down !

when the chips are down

Definition: In a serious or difficult situation, especially one in which you realize what is really true or important.

处于紧迫或重要的情况下；在困难时刻；在危急关头；在重要关头

One day when the chips are down, you will know who your true friends are.

当有一天遇到危急关头的时候，你就会知道谁是你真正的朋友了。

You can tell a lot about a person's character from how they act when the chips are down.

你可以从一个人在紧要关头的表现来判断他的性格。

The intro 

(Listening Comprehension)

Hey, what's up folks? It's Mr.Wong here. So I went to the casino last night, not for gambling but for the food. I'm not sure if you guys know this or not, but the casinos have the best buffets ever. And speaking of gambling and casinos, today's phrase of the day is "when the chips are down", let's check it out!

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