Meaning of the word "the moment of truth" in English

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the moment of truth

US /ðə ˈmoʊmənt əv truθ/
UK /ðə ˈmoʊmənt əv truθ/
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Idiom

1.

a time when a person or thing is tested, or when a decision has to be made

Example:
After months of preparation, the moment of truth arrived for the young athlete.
The presentation tomorrow will be the moment of truth for our new product.
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