moment of truth
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Etymology [edit]
A calque of Spanish el momento de la verdad, which refers to the time of the final sword thrust in a bullfight.
Noun [edit]
moment of truth (plural moments of truth)
- (idiomatic) A deciding instant; the time when a test determines or makes it apparent whether something will succeed.
- The moment of truth comes when you try to start the engine you have just rebuilt.
Translations [edit]
deciding instant
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