Chips Are Down Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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chips are down What does chips are down mean?	the time when one faces the greatest obstacles	When the chips are down the boy goes to his father for advice and encouragement.
chips are down What does chips are down mean?	the time when one faces the greatest obstacles	When the chips are down the boy goes to his father for help.
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Sour grapes What does "Sour grapes" mean?	When someone says something critical or negative because they are jealous, it is a case of sour grapes.

as wise as an owl What does "as wise as an owl" mean?	very wise	My grandfather is as wise as an owl and he seems to know everything.
down for the count What does "down for the count" mean?	to be finished for now	The boxer was down for the count but everybody expected him to get up and fight again.
vic What does "vic" mean?	victim
at a loss What does "at a loss" mean?	in a state of uncertainty or bewilderment	We were at a loss about what to do with the broken computer.

Jet set What does "Jet set" mean?	Very wealthy people who travel around the world to attend parties or functions are the jet set.
smokin' What does "smokin'" mean?	excellent; very hot
Catch hell What does "Catch hell" mean?	If you catch hell, you get into trouble or get scolded. ('Catch heck' is also used.)
pitch camp What does "pitch camp" mean?	to set up or arrange a campsite	We stopped for the night next to a small river and pitched camp.

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