moment of truth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A deciding instant; the time when a test determines or makes it apparent whether something will succeed.

Word forms

moment of truth moments of truth

Etymology

A calque of Spanish momento de la verdad, which refers to the time of the final sword thrust in a bullfight.

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