the day of reckoning

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the time when an unpleasant situation has to be dealt with, or the time when you are punished or criticized for the things you have done wrong

Usage notes: In the Bible, the day of reckoning is the day at the end of the world when God will judge everyone.

Taking out a further loan to cover your debts will only postpone the day of reckoning.

See call it a day, carry the day, name the day, save the day, seize the day, win the day

See also: day, reckoning

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