Where The Rubber Meets The Road Meaning - Idiom

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Meaning of 'Where the rubber meets the road'

What does the saying 'Where the rubber meets the road' mean?

Idiom: Where the rubber meets the road

Meaning:

Where the rubber meets the road is the most important point for something, the moment of truth. An athlete can train all day, but the race is where the rubber meets the road and they'll know how good they really are. Country: American English | Subject Area: Transport & Travel | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used Contributor: Richard Flynn All idioms have been editorially reviewed. Submitted idioms may have been edited for correctness and completeness. « Previous: When the dust clears Next: Where there's a will, there's a way »

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