The moment of truth

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noun phrase

The time when a person or system must make an important decision or do something.

Tomorrow's meeting is the moment of truth. Either they will accept our conditions or we are out of business.
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Often appears as...

  • facing the moment of truth
  • approaching the moment of truth

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Idiomatic

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Decision Point

Used to emphasize the importance and urgency of a decision that needs to be made.

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The jury's deliberation reached the moment of truth.
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Outcome Uncertainty

Expresses a situation where the outcome of a decision or action is uncertain or critical.

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After months of preparation, the moment of truth has come for the athletes.
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Final Chance

Suggests that there may not be another opportunity to change the outcome.

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This interview is my moment of truth - it's now or never.
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