pick

chip

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CASH IN ONE'S CHIPS at CASH-IN,

IN THE CHIPS,

LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY,

FISH-AND-CHIPS,

WHEN THE CHIPS ARE DOWN.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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cash in

[cash in] {v.} 1. To exchange (as poker chips or bonds) for the value in money. * /He paid the bill by cashing in some bonds./ * /When the card […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

let the chips fall where they may

[let the chips fall where they may] {v. phr.} To pay no attention to the displeasure caused others by your actions. * /The senator decided to vote against the bill […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

when the chips are down

[when the chips are down] {adv. cl.}, {informal} When the winner and loser of a bet or a game are decided; at the most important or dangerous time. * /Tom […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

fish-and-chips

[fish-and-chips] {n. phr.} Fried fish and french fried potatoes. * /The family went to a drive-in restaurant and had fish-and-chips./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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