day of reckoning
US /ˌdeɪ əv ˈrek.ən.ɪŋ/
UK /ˌdeɪ əv ˈrek.ən.ɪŋ/
1.
hari pembalasan, hari perhitungan
a time when past mistakes or misdeeds must be accounted for or punished
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The corrupt politician knew his day of reckoning was coming.
Ahli politik yang korup itu tahu bahawa hari pembalasannya akan tiba.
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After years of avoiding taxes, the company finally faced its day of reckoning.
Selepas bertahun-tahun mengelak cukai, syarikat itu akhirnya menghadapi hari pembalasannya.