Meaning of the word "fork in the road" in English
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fork in the road
US /fɔrk ɪn ðə roʊd/
UK /fɔrk ɪn ðə roʊd/
Idiom
1.
a point in a path or road where it divides into two or more directions
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We reached a fork in the road and had to decide which way to go.
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The map shows a sharp fork in the road just after the bridge.
2.
a point in life when a difficult choice has to be made between two or more courses of action
Example:
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After college, I was at a fork in the road, unsure whether to pursue a master's degree or start working.
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The company is at a fork in the road, needing to decide between expanding into new markets or focusing on its current offerings.
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