let the chips fall where they may

Idioms  

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]

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Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Salon

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

From Seattle Times

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

From New York Times

He said, “My philosophy is do the right thing and let the chips fall where they may… History judges us for what we do. This is a critical time right now.”

From Slate