A day of reckoning

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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.
Visual representation of "a day of reckoning" - A time when the outcomes of one's past decisions, actions, or mistakes are faced and must be addressed.

Often appears as...

  • face a day of reckoning
  • delay the day of reckoning

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Idiomatic

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Consequence Awareness

Reminds that actions have eventual outcomes or punishments that cannot be avoided forever.

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After the fraud was uncovered, his day of reckoning was inevitable.
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Personal Accountability

Emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's past actions.

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He realized that lying would only postpone his day of reckoning.
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Avoiding Euphemism

Clarifies that 'a day of reckoning' refers to dealing with negative outcomes, not positive ones.

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The team's day of reckoning came after a season of losses.
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