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chip Идиома

a chip off the old block

a boy who is like his dad, the apple doesn't... Eric is a chip off the old block. He's just like his dad.

chip in

contribute money or pay jointly Everyone in our company chipped in some money to buy a wedding present for our boss.

chip off the old block

(See a chip off the old block)

chip on his shoulder

in a fighting mood, looking for a fight Ron has a chip on his shoulder. He's arguing with everybody.

chips are down

(See when the chips are down)

let the chips fall where they may

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when the chips are down

when the right decision must be made, when you must win When the chips are down - when we are losing - we play better. We need to be challenged.

chippy

1. a chipshop
2. a carpenter

chips

money

in the chips

Idiom(s): in the chips

Theme: WEALTH

wealthy; with much money.
• John is a stock trader, and occasionally he's in the chips.
• Bill really came into the chips when his uncle died.

have a chip on one's shoulder

Idiom(s): have a chip on one's shoulder

Theme: ARGUMENT

to be tempting someone to have an argument or a fight.
• Who are you mad at? You always seem to have a chip on your shoulder.
• John has had a chip on his shoulder ever since he got his speeding ticket.

cash in one's chips

Idiom(s): cash in one's chips

Theme: DAYDREAM

to die. (Slang. From an expression in the card game poker.)
• Bob cashed in his chips yesterday.
• I'm too young to cash in my chips.

chip sth in

Idiom(s): chip in (on something) AND chip in something on something; chip something in (on something)

Theme: JOINING

to contribute a small amount of money to a fund that will be used to buy something.
• Would you care to chip in on a gift for the teacher?
• Yes, I'd be happy to chip in.
• Could you chip in a dollar on the gift, please?

chip in sth on

Cash in your chips

If you cash in your chips, you sell something to get what profit you can because you think its value is going to fall. It can also mean 'to die'.

Cheap as chips

(UK) If something is very inexpensive, it is as cheap as chips.

Chip on your shoulder

If someone has a chip on their shoulder, they are resentful about something and feel that they have been treated badly.

A Chip On Your Shoulder

Being upset for something that happened in the past.

chip in|chip|kick|kick in

v., informal To give together with others, contribute. The pupils chipped in a dime apiece for the teacher's Christmas present. All the neighbors kicked in to help after the fire. Lee chipped in ten points in the basketball game. Joe didn't say much but chipped in a few words.

chip off the old block|block|chip|old block

n. phr. A person whose character traits closely resemble those of his parents. I hear that Tom plays the violin in the orchestra his father conducts; he sure is a chip off the old block.

chip on one's shoulder|chip|shoulder

n. phr., informal A quarrelsome nature; readiness to be angered. He went through life with a chip on his shoulder. Jim often gets into fights because he goes around with a chip on his shoulder.

fish-and-chips|chips|fish

n. phr. Fried fish and french fried potatoes. The family went to a drive-in restaurant and had fish-and-chips.

in the chips|chips

slang or informal

let the chips fall where they may|chip|chips|fall|

v. phr. To pay no attention to the displeasure caused others by your actions. The senator decided to vote against the bill and let the chips fall where they may. The police chief told his men to give tickets to all speeders and let the chips fall where they may.
Compare: COME WHAT MAY.

when the chips are down|chips|down|when

adv. cl., informal When the winner and loser of a bet or a game are decided; at the most important or dangerous time. Tom hit a home run in the last inning of the game when the chips were down. When the chips were down, the two countries decided not to have war. (From the fact that in gambling games, a person puts chips or money down in front of him to show that he is willing to risk an amount in a bet.)

chip

chip
In addition to the idioms beginning with chip, also see cash in; in the money; let the chips fall where they may; when the chips are down.
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- chip and dip
- chip in
- chip off the old block
- chip on one's shoulder

chip and dip

chip and dip
Also, chip'n dip. A snack food or an appetizer consisting of potato chips, crackers, or raw vegetables (like carrot sticks) that are used to scoop up a dip, a savory creamy mixture. For example, There wasn't much to eat; all they served was a chip and dip. The term is also used for the utensils employed for this dish—a plate for the crackers and a small bowl for the dip. [Mid-1900s]

chip on one's shoulder

chip on one's shoulder
A belligerent attitude or grievance, as in Mary is easily offended; she always has a chip on her shoulder. This term actually was defined in a newspaper article (Long Island Telegraph, May 20, 1830): “When two churlish boys were determined to fight, a chip would be placed on the shoulder of one and the other demanded to knock it off at his peril.” [Early 1800s]

More Idioms/Phrases

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