Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the acid test

idiom

/ði ˈæsɪd tɛst/

Definition

A decisive test of the value or quality of something.

Examples

Many believed that the recent sales figures would be the acid test for the company’s future.
The acid test for any relationship is whether both partners can communicate openly.
The new product’s performance in the market will serve as the acid test of its innovation.

Meaning

The term ‘the acid test’ refers to a crucial examination that determines the true nature or significance of a situation, often revealing important truths.