day of reckoning
The phrase "day of reckoning" is often used to describe a time of judgment or accountability, with origins in religious contexts but also applicable in everyday scenarios.
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Definition
C1Religion
(formal, theological)The final judgment by a divine power where all individuals are held accountable for their actions.
Example
- Many religious texts speak of a day of reckoning when all souls are judged.
B2General
(informal)A time when someone must face the consequences of their actions or decisions.
Example
- After years of avoiding taxes, his day of reckoning finally arrived.
- The company faced its day of reckoning after years of unethical practices.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "day of reckoning":
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