At a/the crossroads

noun phrase

Facing a crucial decision or choosing a specific path in life.

After graduation, she found herself at a crossroads, uncertain of which career path to take.
Visual representation of "at a/the crossroads" - Facing a crucial decision or choosing a specific path in life.

Often appears as...

  • stand at a crossroads
  • find oneself at a crossroads

Usage tips

Idiomatic

noun phrase

A point where two or more roads intersect or cross each other.

The accident happened at the crossroads near the old church.
Visual representation of "at a/the crossroads" - A point where two or more roads intersect or cross each other.

Often appears as...

  • meet at a crossroads
  • turn at the crossroads
noun phrase

Facing a crucial decision or choosing a specific path in life.

After graduation, she found herself at a crossroads, uncertain of which career path to take.
Visual representation of "at a/the crossroads" - Facing a crucial decision or choosing a specific path in life.

Often appears as...

  • stand at a crossroads
  • find oneself at a crossroads

Usage tips

Idiomatic

noun phrase

A point where two or more roads intersect or cross each other.

The accident happened at the crossroads near the old church.
Visual representation of "at a/the crossroads" - A point where two or more roads intersect or cross each other.

Often appears as...

  • meet at a crossroads
  • turn at the crossroads
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "at a/the crossroads"
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Crucial Choice

Suggests an important life decision; often involves change or the unknown.

Illustration for Crucial Choice
Choosing whether to move abroad, he was at a crossroads.
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Metaphorical Use

Not a literal intersection, but used to represent a significant life situation.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Her promotion put her at a crossroads: stay or pursue her dream job?
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Life Transition

Often used during times of personal transition, such as career changes or relationships.

Illustration for Life Transition
Divorced and jobless, he stood at a crossroads, ready for a fresh start.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Crucial Choice

Suggests an important life decision; often involves change or the unknown.

Illustration for Crucial Choice
Choosing whether to move abroad, he was at a crossroads.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Metaphorical Use

Not a literal intersection, but used to represent a significant life situation.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Her promotion put her at a crossroads: stay or pursue her dream job?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Life Transition

Often used during times of personal transition, such as career changes or relationships.

Illustration for Life Transition
Divorced and jobless, he stood at a crossroads, ready for a fresh start.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Crucial Choice

Suggests an important life decision; often involves change or the unknown.

Illustration for Crucial Choice
Choosing whether to move abroad, he was at a crossroads.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Metaphorical Use

Not a literal intersection, but used to represent a significant life situation.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Her promotion put her at a crossroads: stay or pursue her dream job?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Life Transition

Often used during times of personal transition, such as career changes or relationships.

Illustration for Life Transition
Divorced and jobless, he stood at a crossroads, ready for a fresh start.
Visual representation of the word "At a/the crossroads"

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