Английский словарь американских идиом - day of reckoning
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Day of reckoning
day of reckoning
{n. phr.} 1. A time when one will be made to account for misdeeds. * /When the criminal was caught and brought to trial his victims said, "finally, the day of reckoning has come."/ 2. A time when one's will and Judgment are severely tested. * /"You always wanted to run the department," the dean said to Professor Smith. "Now here is your chance; this is your day of reckoning."/
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If someone talks about the day of reckoning, they mean a day or time in the future when people will be forced to deal with an unpleasant situation which they have avoided until now. The day of reckoning is coming for the water company directors. N-SING: usu the N ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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