Yourpig Huyen
2021-07-13 09:07
Call in (one's) chips verb phrase
Said when you decide to use your social connections to have an advantage over other people
She called in her chips in order to get this job.
To make money quickly by selling your personal properties or financial assets
I sold my house last month. I had to call in my chips to save my company from financial crisis.
She sold her wedding ring. She had to call in her chips to have enough money to take her child to the hospital.
To die or pass away
Fortunately, we avoided that accident. Otherwise we could have called in our chips!
Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems
To assist someone to do something illegal or wrong
Use one's influence and power to support someone
ask someone for something like money.
The verb "call" should be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this expression is not clear.
Do you see anything wrong?
Eyes with dark rings around them
I get eyes like two burnt holes in a blanket after sleepless 2 nights
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