into the reckoning Idiom, Proverb
Short reckonings make long friends.
Debts paid quickly encourage friendship.
day of reckoning|day|reckon|reckoning
n. phr. 1. A time when one will be made to account for misdeeds.
When the criminal was caught and brought to trial his victims said, "finally, the day of reckoning has come." 2. A time when one's will and Judgment are severely tested.
"You always wanted to run the department," the dean said to Professor Smith. "Now here is your chance; this is your day of reckoning."into the reckoning
Into a position of accessible success, importance, or impact. Most generally acclimated in affiliation to sports and athletes. Primarily heard in UK. The team's above brilliant is attractive to appear aback into the reckoning now that his abrasion is absolutely healed. The exhibition bout gives lesser-known players a adventitious to force their way into the reckoning.Learn more: reckoningin/into/out of the ˈreckoning
(especially British English) (especially in sport) among/not amid those who are acceptable to win or be successful: Phelan is fit afresh and could appear into the reckoning.Learn more: of, out, reckoning