Period in a persons life where he/she does his/her noblest deeds in life. Used especially in World War I and II, where thousands of soldiers answered their call of duty to their country. Is not used when acts are not "noble" or are inherently evil.
by Person March 21, 2005
Someone: You were fired last year for telling your boss to go fuck himself?
You: Yes. It was not my finest hour.
You: Yes. It was not my finest hour.
by jilm January 12, 2018