chips are down

A situation is getting worse

The chips are down for you at this point for stealling moneyy from your mom

by Black Sheep monster lord October 6, 2018

when the chips are down

at the final, critical moment; when things get difficult.

When the chips are down, I know that I can depend on you, my friend

by bear1975 February 12, 2017

chip down

to chip in with money to share something commonly used for weed, alchohol, etc

Joe - Yo i got a dub right now who got chip downs ?
cacey - Im chipping down 5$

by jillianah December 25, 2007