fork in the road

fork in the road (plural forks in the road)

1. A junction in which one road becomes two divergent roads.

   Synonym: (malapropism) crossroads

2. (figuratively) A point where a choice, one of two possibilities has to be taken.
   • 1997, Billie Joe Armstrong (lyrics and music), “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)”, performed by Green Day:

     Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road
     Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go