How is the phrase Когда дела идут плохо translated from Russian to English

English translation
When the chips are down
phrase

Когда ситуация становится очень трудной или критической.

When a situation becomes very difficult or critical.

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  • Она всегда сохраняет спокойствие, когда дело доходит до трудностей. — She always stays calm when the chips are down.

  • Когда наступают трудные времена, кому мы действительно можем доверять? — When the chips are down, who can we really trust?

  • Ты должен проявить себя, когда наступают трудные времена. — You need to step up when the chips are down.

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