moment of truth
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1
as in crisis
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
The hours that the coach devoted to having the team practice the play proved worthwhile when the moment of truth arrived.
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as in moment
a particular and often important moment in time
It was a moment of truth for the contestants as they waited to hear the winner's name called.
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