finest hour
The phrase "finest hour" became widely recognized after Winston Churchill used it in a 1940 speech to describe a moment of exceptional achievement and bravery.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)A moment of greatest success or most notable accomplishment.
Example
- Winning the championship was the team's finest hour.
- Her finest hour came when she led the project to success.
B2Historical
(idiomatic, historical)A period marked by exceptional performance, bravery, or effectiveness.
Example
- The rescue operation during the disaster was considered the city's finest hour.
- The speech was remembered as the leader's finest hour.
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