let the chips fall where they may

1. No matter what the consequences, as in I'm going to tell the truth about what happened, and let the chips fall where they may. This metaphoric term alludes to chopping wood and is usually joined to a statement that one should do what is right (that is, the woodcutter should pay attention to the main task of cutting logs and not worry about small chips). [Late 1800s]

Example Sentences

“I do the best I can,” Billups said, “and let the chips fall where they may.”

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“We just want the information released. Let the chips fall where they may.”

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Or do you think the court is doing this because, well, they have a majority right now, so they’re going to get it done and let the chips fall where they may?

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“And I’ll let the chips fall where they may. In my view, that is leadership.”

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“I think every member of Congress needs to take that vote and let the chips fall where they may,” Ms. Greene said.

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