When the Chips Are Down
What does the idiom “When the Chips Are Down” mean? Definition: When a situation becomes urgent or difficult …
Gambling Archive
(Come) Down to the Wire
What does the idiom “Down to the Wire” mean? Definition: (Be uncertain) all the way to the last …
Bet the Farm
What does the idiom “Bet the Farm” mean? Definition: Risk everything; spend all one’s money on something in …
All Bets Are Off
What does the idiom “All Bets Are Off” mean? Definition: Anything could happen; the situation is completely unpredictable …
Break the Bank
What does the idiom “Break the Bank” mean? Definition: Exhaust one’s financial resources For example: “Let’s take our …
Shell Game
What does the idiom “Shell Game” mean? Definition: A method of deception in which you conceal your actions …