The word chip can also be used in a threatening way to someone who is suspected of wrongdoing. An investigator may say, “We’re going to let the chips fall where they may.” This means the investigation is going to be complete and honest. It is also a warning that no one will be protected from being found guilty.
“Chip”也可以用来威胁涉嫌违法行为的人。调查人员可能会说“We’re going to let the chips fall where they may，”意思是说，整个调查过程将是彻底的，诚实的。这也是一个警告，即法网恢恢，任何犯罪分子都不能逃脱法律的制裁。
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This lead to another meaning. A person who finished or died was said to have cashed in his chips. Which is a way of saying it is time for me to finish this program.
这引申出另一个意思。一位完成工作或去世的人会被说成“have cashed in his chips”（筹码已兑现，即工作已完成或去世了）。这个说法也能表示是时候结束这次节目了。
注释：
We’re going to let the chips fall where they may法网恢恢，任何犯罪分子都不能逃脱法律的制裁
have cashed in his chips 筹码已兑现，即工作已完成或去世
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