at the crossroads

Idioms  

1. Also, at a crossroads. At a point of decision or a critical juncture, as in Because of the proposed merger, the company is standing at the crossroads. This phrase, based on the importance accorded to the intersection of two roads since ancient times, has also been used figuratively just about as long. In the 1500s Erasmus quoted from the Greek Theognis's Elegies (c. 600 b.c.): “I stand at the crossroads.”

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Example Sentences

Stylistically, “Jailbreak” stood at the crossroads of multiple rock genres and tapped into potent social issues, particularly male bonding, restlessness and romantic uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Afghan food has been influenced by different cultures across Asia given the country’s location at the crossroads of the famous “Silk Road” trading corridor of centuries past.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2024

India is “strategically situated at the crossroads of major global routes,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2024

They take songwriting incredibly seriously, which means they take Swift - who exists at the crossroads of commercial success and sonic innovation - seriously as well.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2024

Chella daughter of Cheyk of the Black Ears had gone ahead to scout, and it was she who brought back word of the army at the crossroads.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin