hour of cause
A Scottish expression for a time of trial, hardship, or difficulty — a moment that tests someone's character or endurance.
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A Scottish expression for a time of trial, hardship, or difficulty — a moment that tests someone's character or endurance. Used in solemn or reflective registers, often with biblical or Presbyterian overtones. Suggests a defining moment rather than everyday trouble.
His friends rallied around him in his hour of cause without being asked.
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(Scotland) A time of trial or difficulty.
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