day of reckoning

US /ˌdeɪ əv ˈrek.ən.ɪŋ/
UK /ˌdeɪ əv ˈrek.ən.ɪŋ/
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審判の日, 報いの日

a time when past mistakes or misdeeds must be accounted for or punished

:
The corrupt politician knew his day of reckoning was coming.
腐敗した政治家は、自分の審判の日が来ることを知っていた。
After years of avoiding taxes, the company finally faced its day of reckoning.
長年の脱税の後、その会社はついに審判の日を迎えた。