Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-cross
adjective
/ˈɒn ðə krɔs/
Definition
A term used to describe a situation that involves a crossroad or a point of decision, often in a metaphorical sense.
Examples
- When faced with a career choice, she felt she was on-the-cross between staying in her hometown or moving to the city.
- The team found themselves on-the-cross of deciding whether to continue with their current plan or pivot to a new strategy.
Meaning
Typically refers to being at a point where one must make a significant choice or face a crucial decision.
Synonyms
- at a crossroads
- in a dilemma
- at a turning point
