A day of reckoning
noun
A time when the outcomes of one's past decisions, actions, or mistakes are faced and must be addressed.
He avoided his responsibilities for years, but the day of reckoning eventually arrived, and he had to face the consequences.
Often appears as...
- face a day of reckoning
- delay the day of reckoning
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
In religious context, the Last Judgment, where all humans must face their deeds and actions in life.
Religious texts often warn believers to live a righteous life in preparation for the day of reckoning.
Often appears as...
- prepare for the day of reckoning
- fear the day of reckoning
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A crucial or decisive point or event that is used to pass judgment or make determinations.
The elections were viewed as a day of reckoning for the controversial political party.
Often appears as...
- elections as a day of reckoning
- day of reckoning for the policy
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A time when the outcomes of one's past decisions, actions, or mistakes are faced and must be addressed.
He avoided his responsibilities for years, but the day of reckoning eventually arrived, and he had to face the consequences.
Often appears as...
- face a day of reckoning
- delay the day of reckoning
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
In religious context, the Last Judgment, where all humans must face their deeds and actions in life.
Religious texts often warn believers to live a righteous life in preparation for the day of reckoning.
Often appears as...
- prepare for the day of reckoning
- fear the day of reckoning
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A crucial or decisive point or event that is used to pass judgment or make determinations.
The elections were viewed as a day of reckoning for the controversial political party.
Often appears as...
- elections as a day of reckoning
- day of reckoning for the policy
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Consequence Awareness
Reminds that actions have eventual outcomes or punishments that cannot be avoided forever.
After the fraud was uncovered, his day of reckoning was inevitable.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Accountability
Emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's past actions.
He realized that lying would only postpone his day of reckoning.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Euphemism
Clarifies that 'a day of reckoning' refers to dealing with negative outcomes, not positive ones.
The team's day of reckoning came after a season of losses.
Pro Tip 1/3Consequence Awareness
Reminds that actions have eventual outcomes or punishments that cannot be avoided forever.
After the fraud was uncovered, his day of reckoning was inevitable.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Accountability
Emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's past actions.
He realized that lying would only postpone his day of reckoning.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Euphemism
Clarifies that 'a day of reckoning' refers to dealing with negative outcomes, not positive ones.
The team's day of reckoning came after a season of losses.
Pro Tip 1/3Consequence Awareness
Reminds that actions have eventual outcomes or punishments that cannot be avoided forever.
After the fraud was uncovered, his day of reckoning was inevitable.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Accountability
Emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's past actions.
He realized that lying would only postpone his day of reckoning.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Euphemism
Clarifies that 'a day of reckoning' refers to dealing with negative outcomes, not positive ones.
The team's day of reckoning came after a season of losses.
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