THE IDIOM COLLECTION LEARN & PRACTISE
At a crossroads
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01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
At a stage when you must make an important decision about your future direction.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- After finishing her diploma, Sana felt she was at a crossroads in her career.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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After finishing her diploma, Sana felt she was ________ in her career.
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At a crossroads — At a stage when you must make an important decision about your future direction.
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At a stage when you must make an important decision about your future direction.
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When to use it
Use this expression when discussing a significant choice in life, study or work. It is stronger than saying you are unsure about a small everyday choice.
More examples in context
- The club is at a crossroads: it must decide whether to expand or remain small.
- I am at a crossroads between continuing my studies and taking a full-time job.
Usage note
Use at a crossroads. Crossroads keeps its final s even with a. The figurative meaning concerns an important decision; you do not need to be standing at a real road junction.
A short conversation
A: Have you decided what to do after the course?
B: Not yet. I feel I am at a crossroads.
A: It may help to compare your longer-term goals.
One more practice question
Which choice best fits being at a crossroads?
A. Choosing between two directions that could significantly shape your future.
B. Choosing which colour pen to use for a quick note.
Check your answer
A. The idiom normally describes an important turning point, rather than a trivial choice.
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