when the chips are down

when the chips are down
Meaning: when a situation is urgent or desperate.
Example: She’s the person you would like to have around when the chips are down.

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marry in haste, repent at leisure

Meaning: if you marry someone without knowing the person well, you will later regret your decision to marry

Example: Sally and Bob had hardly known each other for a few months before they decided to get married, and now they are having big problems. Marry in haste, repent at leisure! Read on

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