moment of truth: Meaning and Definition of

mo'ment of truth'

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. the moment in a bullfight at which the matador is about to make the kill.
  2. the moment at which one's character, courage, skill, etc., is put to an extreme test; critical moment.
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