day of reckoning

by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates

[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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	time ⁵⁵⁰ {n. phr.} ⁵³⁰

Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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