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Idioms/ Time & Life/Essere a un bivio
B1 — Intermediate Time & Life

Essere a un bivio

To be at a crossroads

Literal Translation

"To be at a fork in the road"

What it means

Used when facing an important decision that will significantly affect one's future.

Example in context

"A trent'anni si trovava a un bivio: rimanere in Italia o emigrare."

"At thirty he was at a crossroads: stay in Italy or emigrate."

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