Etymology

moment of truth

Today it means: A deciding instant; the time when a test determines or makes it apparent whether something will succeed. Full definition →

Spanish momento de la verdad
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  1. Spanish · calque ofmomento de la verdad
  2. English todaymoment of truth

A calque of Spanish momento de la verdad, which refers to the time of the final sword thrust in a bullfight.

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