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moment of truth


moment of truth

Definition of MOMENT OF TRUTH

1
: the final sword thrust in a bullfight
2
: a moment of crisis on whose outcome much or everything depends

First Known Use of MOMENT OF TRUTH

1932

Rhymes with MOMENT OF TRUTH

long in the tooth, permanent tooth, projection booth, telephone booth

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