high noon

• Выражение, обозначающее ровно двенадцать часов дня, или в переносном смысле — критический момент противостояния или принятия решения.

An expression referring to exactly twelve o'clock in the daytime, or metaphorically to a critical moment of confrontation or decision.

1. MiddayB1formal

   The exact middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point.

   Полдень

   • The meeting is scheduled for high noon.
   • We arrived at the park at high noon.
   • The heat was unbearable at high noon.

2. Climax or decisive momentB2informalamerican

   A critical or decisive moment, often involving a confrontation.

   Кульминация или решающий момент

   • The negotiations reached high noon when both sides refused to compromise.
   • It was high noon for the two rivals in the final match.
   • The political debate was the high noon of the campaign.