let the chips fall where they may

== English == === Etymology === Originally a woodcutting metaphor (in full, “hew to the line and let the chips fall where they may”), but now often associated with poker chips. === Pronunciation === === Verb === let the chips fall where they may (third-person singular simple present lets the chips fall where they may, present participle letting the chips fall where they may, simple past and past participle let the chips fall where they may) (idiomatic) To allow events to unfold naturally; to accept what occurs without prejudice, worry, or regret. Synonym: let the dice fall where they may ==== Usage notes ==== Functions as a proverb when used in the imperative mood to express a general directive for how to cope with life's vagaries. === See also === take things as they come === References === “let the chips fall where they may”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.