at a crossroads
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A moment when a crucial decision must be made that will shape the future.
Examples
When the relationship ended, she felt at a crossroads, unsure which way to go next.
The company is at a crossroads, needing to decide whether to expand or cut costs.
The city council is at a crossroads, choosing between building a park or a parking garage.
After years of studying, he found himself at a crossroads about which career to pursue.
She realized she was at a crossroads when the job offer arrived.
Similar words
at a decisive juncture
at a turning point
facing a fork in the road
Meanings
Examples
She realized she was at a crossroads when the job offer arrived.
After years of studying, he found himself at a crossroads about which career to pursue.
The company is at a crossroads, needing to decide whether to expand or cut costs.
When the relationship ended, she felt at a crossroads, unsure which way to go next.
The city council is at a crossroads, choosing between building a park or a parking garage.
Similar words
at a turning point
facing a fork in the road
at a decisive juncture
FAQ
What does at a crossroads mean?
It refers to a moment when a crucial decision must be made that will shape the future.
When is someone said to be at a crossroads?
It is used when someone is facing a decisive choice about which direction to take.
What kind of situation does at a crossroads describe?
It describes a situation where an important decision about the direction to take must be made.
What are some synonyms for at a crossroads?
Synonyms include at a turning point, facing a fork in the road, and at a decisive juncture.
Is at a crossroads used in formal or informal contexts?
The phrase has a neutral register and is common in everyday language.
Can at a crossroads be used to describe non-personal decisions?
Yes, it can refer to any important decision, whether personal, professional, or societal.
How does at a crossroads differ from at a turning point?
At a crossroads emphasizes choosing among alternatives, while turning point emphasizes a change that occurs.
What is the grammatical category of at a crossroads?
It is an idiom that functions as a fixed phrase.
Does at a crossroads have any literal meaning?
Literally it means a place where roads intersect, but the idiom is used metaphorically to denote a critical decision point.
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