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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

chip

[chip] See: [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]. 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

they

[they] See: [LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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