The final stage of the race is the race of truth.
race of truth
idiomA time trial.
The cyclist prepared for the race of truth, knowing that every second counted against the clock.
With the championship title hanging in the balance, the athlete faced the race of truth alone, stripped of all tactical support and relying solely on his own endurance.
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bend the truth
To change or leave out certain facts of a story or situation, generally in order to elicit a specific response in the audience.
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caucus race
The competitive process in which a political party selects their candidate, especially presidential; a primary election via caucus.
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economical with the truth
Not telling the whole truth, especially in order to present a false image of a situation; untruthful; lying. Often used with sarcasm or satire.
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God's honest truth
Unquestionable, absolute truth.
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grain of truth
Synonym of kernel of truth.
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kernel of truth
A core accuracy at the heart of a claim or narrative which also contains dubious or fictitious elements.
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moment of truth
A deciding instant; the time when a test determines or makes it apparent whether something will succeed.
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no horse in this race
No vested interest in the outcome of a contest or debate.