Meaning of the word "day of reckoning" in English
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day of reckoning
US /ˌdeɪ əv ˈrek.ən.ɪŋ/
UK /ˌdeɪ əv ˈrek.ən.ɪŋ/
Idiom
1.
a time when past mistakes or misdeeds must be accounted for or punished
Example:
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The corrupt politician knew his day of reckoning was coming.
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After years of avoiding taxes, the company finally faced its day of reckoning.
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