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 
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Subject Area: Transport & Travel |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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