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the moment of truth What does the moment of truth mean?	the point where someone has to face the reality of a situation	The moment of truth for the sprinter came when the final qualifying race for the Olympics began.
the moment of truth What does the moment of truth mean?	the point at which someone has to face the reality of a situation	The moment of truth in the trial came when the lawyer presented the last piece of evidence.
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flesh (something) out What does "flesh (something) out" mean?	to make something more detailed or bigger	We worked hard during the weekend to flesh out our agreement.

Comfort zone What does "Comfort zone" mean?	It is the temperature range in which the body doesn't shiver or sweat, but has an idiomatic sense of a place where people feel comfortable, where they can avoid the worries of the world. It can be physical or mental.
once and for all What does "once and for all" mean?	permanently, finally	I told my friend once and for all that I would not give him any money.
out of condition What does "out of condition" mean?	to be not in good physical condition	I am out of condition and I need to exercise more.
GI What does "GI" mean?	Government Issue - stamped on US military equipment and often means US soldier	Government Issue - stamped on US military equipment and often means US soldierThe man went to the store and bought a GI Joe doll for his son.
turn in (someone) What does "turn in (someone)" mean?	to inform on someone, to report someone for doing something wrong/illegal	The department store turned in the shoplifter to the police.

bet on the wrong horse What does "bet on the wrong horse" mean?	to misjudge a coming event, to misread the future	I think that he bet on the wrong horse by investing all of his money into the new stock.
Gather pace What does "Gather pace" mean?	If events gather pace, they move faster.
fall on deaf ears What does "fall on deaf ears" mean?	to have one's talk or ideas ignored by the person that they are intended for	My complaints to the apartment manager usually fall on deaf ears and nothing is ever done.
hit (someone) right between the eyes What does "hit (someone) right between the eyes" mean?	to make a strong impression on someone, to surprise someone greatly	The news about the accident hit us right between the eyes and really shocked us.
in a little bit What does "in a little bit" mean?	soon	"I will give you back your dictionary in a little bit."

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The Moment Of Truth Idiom