Tìm kiếm
fork in the road
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a point in a person's life or a situation where they must make a critical decision or choose between two different options or paths
Idiom
What is the origin of the idiom "fork in the road" and when to use it?
The idiom "fork in the road" originates from the literal image of a road splitting into two separate paths, resembling the shape of a fork. This imagery effectively conveys the idea of having to make a decision between two or more different directions or courses of action. It is used to describe a situation where a crucial decision must be made, typically one that will have a significant impact on the future.
Ví dụ
We took the left fork in the road, hoping it would lead us to the scenic overlook as marked on the tourist guide.
We need to take the left fork in the road.
Their relationship reached a fork in the road when they had to decide whether to stay together or go their separate ways.
At the fork in the road, the path bifurcates, leading to different destinations.
The fork in the road was marked with a weathered signpost, barely readable after years of exposure to the elements.