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showdown
This term evokes a high-stakes atmosphere where tension peaks and a definitive resolution is inevitable. It suggests a binary outcome where one party emerges victorious and the other is defeated, often after a period of escalating conflict or anticipation. While it can describe a literal physical fight, it is more frequently used in political, professional, or sports contexts to describe a final, critical meeting.
In gambling contexts, specifically poker, the word refers to the technical moment of truth when hidden information is made public. This specific usage informs the broader metaphorical meaning of the word: the transition from strategic concealment or maneuvering to an open, honest, and final confrontation.
Meanings
Examples
The two political candidates are preparing for a final showdown in the televised debate.
It is time for a showdown between the hero and the dark lord.
The board meeting ended in a dramatic showdown over the company's future direction.
I cannot believe it has actually come to a showdown between us.
The championship match was the ultimate showdown that fans had waited for all year.
He waited nervously for the showdown to see who held the winning hand.
The tension in the room peaked during the final showdown of the poker game.
This is the showdown I have been training for my entire life.