critical moment
لحظة حرجة
Use it to describe a 'make-or-break' point where a single action determines the final outcome.
15 सेकंड में
- A high-stakes turning point where success or failure is decided.
- Used for business, sports, medical emergencies, or dramatic personal stories.
- Implies urgency and that a specific action is required immediately.
मतलब
This phrase describes a specific point in time where a decision or action will determine if something succeeds or fails. It is that 'make or break' second where everything is on the line.
मुख्य उदाहरण
3 / 6In a high-stakes business meeting
We are at a critical moment in the negotiations; one wrong move could end the deal.
نحن في لحظة حرجة في المفاوضات؛ خطوة واحدة خاطئة قد تنهي الصفقة.
Watching a football game
This is a critical moment for the team as they prepare for the penalty kick.
هذه لحظة حرجة للفريق بينما يستعدون لضربة الجزاء.
Talking about a medical situation
The surgery has reached a critical moment, and the doctors must be extremely careful.
وصلت الجراحة إلى لحظة حرجة، ويجب على الأطباء توخي الحذر الشديد.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The term 'critical' comes from the Greek word 'krisis', meaning a turning point in a disease. In English-speaking cultures, this phrase is heavily used in journalism and sports to create a sense of 'now-or-never' urgency. It reflects the Western focus on individual agency and the importance of specific, high-stakes decisions.
The 'Drama' Factor
Use this phrase when you want people to pay attention. It naturally makes listeners feel that what you are saying is important.
Don't Overuse It
If every moment is 'critical,' then none of them are. Save it for things that actually have a big impact.
15 सेकंड में
- A high-stakes turning point where success or failure is decided.
- Used for business, sports, medical emergencies, or dramatic personal stories.
- Implies urgency and that a specific action is required immediately.
What It Means
Think of a critical moment as the climax of a movie. It is that high-stakes point where a single choice changes everything. It is not just a busy time. It is a turning point. If you do the right thing, you win. If you miss it, the opportunity might be gone forever. It feels heavy, urgent, and very important.
How To Use It
You use this phrase to highlight importance. It usually follows words like at a or this is a. You can use it for big life events or small, intense situations. For example, if you are playing a video game and the boss has 1% health left, that is a critical moment. If you are proposing to someone, the second before they answer is a critical moment. It adds a sense of drama and weight to your story.
When To Use It
Use it when the outcome is uncertain. It works great in business meetings when discussing a deal. It is perfect for sports when the clock is running out. You can also use it in medical contexts or emergency situations. If you are telling a story to friends, use it to make them lean in. It signals that something big is about to happen. Just don't use it for choosing between pizza toppings—unless you take your crust very seriously!
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for boring, everyday things. If you are just waiting for the bus, it is not a critical moment. If you use it for small things, you sound like a drama queen. Avoid it in very relaxed, lazy settings. It implies pressure and speed. If there is no risk of failure, it is probably just a 'normal moment'.
Cultural Background
In Western culture, we love a 'hero' story. This phrase comes from that idea of a person facing a huge challenge. It is often used in news and sports commentary. It reflects a culture that values quick thinking and bravery under pressure. It suggests that history is made in these tiny windows of time. It is a very cinematic way of looking at life.
Common Variations
You might hear people say crucial moment or decisive moment. They mean almost the same thing. Crucial feels a bit more about the pieces fitting together. Critical feels more like a crisis or a medical emergency. You might also hear the tipping point. This is when a small change causes a big shift. All of these help you describe those 'now or never' feelings.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
The phrase is highly versatile and fits almost any context. Be careful not to use it for trivial matters in professional settings, as it might make you seem like you overreact to small problems.
The 'Drama' Factor
Use this phrase when you want people to pay attention. It naturally makes listeners feel that what you are saying is important.
Don't Overuse It
If every moment is 'critical,' then none of them are. Save it for things that actually have a big impact.
The Medical Connection
In English, if a patient is in 'critical condition,' it means they are very ill. This is why 'critical moment' feels so serious!
उदाहरण
6We are at a critical moment in the negotiations; one wrong move could end the deal.
نحن في لحظة حرجة في المفاوضات؛ خطوة واحدة خاطئة قد تنهي الصفقة.
Highlights the risk involved in the professional decision.
This is a critical moment for the team as they prepare for the penalty kick.
هذه لحظة حرجة للفريق بينما يستعدون لضربة الجزاء.
Creates excitement and tension for the audience.
The surgery has reached a critical moment, and the doctors must be extremely careful.
وصلت الجراحة إلى لحظة حرجة، ويجب على الأطباء توخي الحذر الشديد.
Uses the phrase in its more traditional, serious sense.
I'm at a critical moment! Should I send the text or wait?
أنا في لحظة حرجة! هل أرسل الرسالة أم أنتظر؟
Adds a bit of playful drama to a personal situation.
It was a critical moment when I realized I used salt instead of sugar in the cake.
كانت لحظة حرجة عندما أدركت أنني استخدمت الملح بدلاً من السكر في الكعكة.
Uses the phrase humorously for a minor mistake.
Deciding to move abroad was a critical moment that changed my entire life.
كان قرار الانتقال إلى الخارج لحظة حرجة غيرت حياتي بالكامل.
Shows how the phrase can describe a major life turning point.
खुद को परखो
Choose the best word to complete the sentence describing a high-pressure situation.
The pilot realized it was a ___ moment when the engine started to sputter.
A sputtering engine creates a high-stakes turning point, making 'critical' the correct choice.
Complete the sentence to show a turning point in a game.
We are at a ___ moment; if we score now, we win the championship!
The possibility of winning a championship creates a 'make-or-break' scenario.
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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formality of 'Critical Moment'
Used with friends for dramatic effect.
This is a critical moment for my sandwich!
Standard use in stories or news.
The race is at a critical moment.
Used in professional or medical reports.
The project has reached a critical moment.
Where to use 'Critical Moment'
Sports
Last second of the game
Business
Signing a huge contract
Emergency
A doctor making a quick choice
Personal Life
Proposing marriage
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt means a turning point where a specific outcome is decided. For example, The last minute of the game was a critical moment.
They are very similar, but critical often implies more danger or risk. Crucial just means very important for the result.
Yes, but usually as a joke. Saying It's a critical moment for my coffee sounds funny because coffee isn't usually a life-or-death situation.
It is neutral. You can use it in a serious business report or while chatting with your best friend.
You usually say at a critical moment or this is a critical moment. For example: We met at a critical moment in my career.
Not at all! It just means something *important*. A critical moment can lead to a huge success or a big win.
You could call it an insignificant moment or just a routine time. These are times when nothing special is happening.
Absolutely. It is very common in novels, journalism, and academic writing to describe historical turning points.
Because it builds tension! It makes the viewers feel like the next play is the most important thing in the world.
They share a root, but in this phrase, critical means 'essential' or 'pertaining to a crisis,' not 'finding fault'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Tipping point
The moment when a series of small changes becomes significant enough to cause a larger change.
Make or break
A situation that will result in either total success or total failure.
Point of no return
The stage in a process where you cannot go back to how things were before.
The eleventh hour
The latest possible moment for something to happen.
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