moment of truth

noun phrase

1

: the final sword thrust in a bullfight

2

: a moment of crisis on whose outcome much or everything depends

Examples of moment of truth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So this all could be as simple as such matters being handled through backchannels, quietly, until a moment of truth. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026

The other two are in clean bull markets while GS is facing slowing momentum and a potential moment of truth. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 11 May 2026

But Iran is scrambling to extend its moment of truth by proactively reducing crude output, according to Bloomberg. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 May 2026

By the end of the month, a full moon in your sign brings a personal breakthrough and a moment of truth that sets you free. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for moment of truth

• bluetooth
• forsooth
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• uncouth
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• youth