At this juncture
Example: At this juncture, we should decide what to do next.
Definition
"At this juncture" is an expression used to indicate a particular point in time or a specific moment in a process or situation, often implying a critical or important stage where decisions or actions are necessary.
Etymology
The phrase "at this juncture" originates from the noun 'juncture,' which comes from the Latin 'junctura,' meaning a joining or connection. Did you know? The word 'juncture' originally referred to a physical joining, like a joint or seam, before being used metaphorically to indicate a point in time or circumstance.
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"At this juncture" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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